The Libertarian

The Libertarian: The Trouble With Unions

Why a new push to revive and reform organized labor is misguided.

The Libertarian•September 10, 2020
The Libertarian: The Trouble With Unions

Richard Epstein explains the economic problems inherent to organized labor, describes how public policy has locked them into place, and cautions against the strand of conservative populism that aims to develop an alternative union model for the 21st century.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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