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#218 - Matthew Yglesias - Is One Billion Americans A Good Idea?

Sep 10, 2020 · 1h 2m

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Matthew Yglesias proposes increasing the US population to one billion.
Argues this could counter economic and social threats.
Discusses the potential benefits and implications of a larger America.

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