Archive for Ronald M. Ayers
First-Class Mail, Third-Class Competition
Robert A. Collinge and Ronald M. Ayers are Associate Professors of Economics at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Picture a storefront in a strip mall. “Letter Express” declares the facade. On display in the window is the sign: “Why pay 32 cents and worry if it gets there on time? Guaranteed letter delivery [...]
1Apr1995 | Robert A. Collinge | 9 comments | ContinuedTwo Myths of Employment Protection
Ronald M. Ayers is Assistant Professor of Economics in the College of Business, The University of Texas at San Antonio. In recent years organized labor and its supporters in government have campaigned for legal restrictions upon business mobility. This campaign mirrors the frequent support that has been given to trade protection by union leaders for [...]
1Aug1984 | Ronald M. Ayers | 0 comments | Continued-
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For Equality; Against Privilege
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