Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When we make rules, what do we fail to think about? Well, rules and laws often are well-intentioned, but they ALWAYS have unintended consequences.

In this video, filmed live at LibertyCon in Washington, D.C., Economist and Author Antony Davies walks us through 4 policies that have had, or could have, disastrous unintended consequences.

And if you’d like to meet Professor Davies in person, join Students For Liberty at our next LibertyCon International in Washington, DC. Visit libertycon.com for details.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Rules and their nature
0:55 FDR’s Policy to Fight Inflation
5:22 Mexico City’s laws increased air pollution.
7:01 Banning the ivory trade hurt elephant populations.
10:20 Student Loan Forgiveness
12:17 Summary

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