Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

Child care discourse: Libs — Child care subsidies! Cons — Wasteful. Families would be better off with cash. Libs — OK let’s give cash! Cons — No. Bad for labor force participation. Libs — You’re the pro-family guys? Cons — Can I interest you in a capital gains tax cut? — PolitiTweet.org

Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

@kingharis The dominant factor among rich countries is pretty clearly religious observance and not any easily changeable policy variable. It’s like how alcoholic taxes reduce booze consumption on the margin but having everyone become a Mormon would be more effective. — PolitiTweet.org