Conversations with Tyler Bryan Caplan on Learning across Disciplines (Live at Mason Econ)
May 9, 2018
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Signalling and Labor Markets
- Even with quick learning, signalling is crucial for getting hired, as employers prioritize credentials to filter applicants.
- This, combined with slow firing practices and aversion to pay cuts, prolongs signalling's impact.
Improving Signalling
- Experiment with government funding for certificates and shorter programs to offer continuous signalling options.
- Increase education research funding and apply findings to policy, like eliminating highlighters.
Caplanian Aesthetics
- Bryan Caplan enjoys art forms with devoted fanbases, indicating a preference for intense passion and dedication.
- He's drawn to "megalomaniac" creators who pour themselves into their work, like Wagner.