Is Gruber's work criticized for being too technocratic?
Some might view my focus on cost-benefit analysis and technical design as 'technocratic.' However, my goal is to bring empirical rigor to complex policy debates. Understanding the precise economic incentives and consequences of different policy levers, such as the impact of subsidies on insurance enrollment, is crucial for designing effective and efficient interventions that actually achieve their intended social goals. It's about making complex systems work.
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