Hurricane Economics

Published: Sept. 14, 2018, 3 p.m.

Hurricane Florence was descending upon the US east coast as this FEEcast was recorded. The panel, along with guest Jon Miltimore, FEE.org\u2019s managing editor, discuss the economics of hurricanes. It turns out economic laws still apply during natural disasters. The FEEcasters discuss the \u201cBroken Window Fallacy,\u201d the issue of \u201cprice gouging,\u201d and more.

Show Notes:

Hurricanes Have No Silver Lining

Hurricanes Don\u2019t Blow Away Economic Law

How Price Gouging Helped My Family During a Storm