How Open Borders Measures Up

Ten years ago, I published “Seven Guidelines for Writing Worthy Non-Fiction.”  Since my new Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration (co-authored with Zach Weinersmith) releases tomorrow, I decided to re-read my guidelines and do some soul-searching.  Here are my guidelines – and my self-evaluation.

1. Pick an important topic.  Immigration restrictions deprive billions of their basic rights to live and work where they like, and vastly decrease the wealth of the world.  So the great importance of my topic is not in doubt.

2. Learn a lot about your...

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