Jimmy Alfonso Licon

Jimmy Alfonso Licon is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy at Arizona State University. He works on issues in ethics, epistemology, and political economy. When not teaching or writing, Jimmy enjoys country music and classic rock, comedy, horror movies, and combat sports.

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Driving Up Fatalities: Why Flight Vaccine Mandates Would (Likely) Backfire

11/18/2023 Mises Wire Jimmy Alfonso Licon

During the height of the covid-19 pandemic, some politicians and voters advocated for covid vaccine mandates for air travel. And while this proposal has some intuitive pull, there are likely tradeoffs...

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