Comments on: Walter Block and the wage gap controversy

By: steven

steven — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:15:48 +0000

Block does mention that in never married individuals the income disparity between men and women disappears, which would seem to weigh in his favor.

By: BradSpangler.com » Blog Archive » In which I am exposed as a scandalous defamer

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:51:47 +0000

[...] you’re implying that I’m just trying to be slanderous, then ask yourself why I didn’t take any cheap shots at Block in my recent post regarding that series of [...]

By: Brad Spangler

Brad Spangler — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:44:02 +0000

@galacticmonk

Thanks, but I don’t post on Wendy Mc’s site. That’s a different Brad.

By: galacticmonk

galacticmonk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:59:18 +0000

Interesting post Brad. I have a lot of respect for Block and have been following this story like a soap opera. Your accurate description of our market (not really free) is the key to dissecting Block’s analysis. What Block ignores is the human nature aspect of economics. It’s easy to say that if A = B in productivity and B < A in cost then B will be more sought after in a competitive business environment. Who can argue that? The flaw is focusing on productivity alone. When you factor in personal bias, fears, free association of individuals (community), etc–all intangible, unquantifiable variables–then issues such as raised by race & gender become valid. “The old boys network”, “Glass ceiling” “I ain’t hiring no black people” all become reality. People choose, people discriminate. In the words of Mises, “Human Action”.

Thanks for the insightful posts here & on wendy mc.

By: Araglin

Araglin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:08:09 +0000

Great post as usual, Brad.