Mark Paul Makes the Case for Nationalizing the Fossil Fuel Industry

November 14, 2023
An article he co-authored with Carla Skandier and Rory Renzy: “The Case for Nationalizing the Fossil Fuel Industry“, sparked this conversation. Mark Paul was also one of 32 economists who recently sent a letter to President Biden calling for rent control on properties with federally-backed mortgages, which is briefly discussed at the end of this interview. KSQD.org, November 13, 2023

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