I originally got this from the Grimm's Hall blog but it lead me to go to the source.
To read more, go to Why we debate the unimportant issues, Scott Sumner | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
These 7 issues need more attention but nobody seems to care:
1. Federal coastal flood insurance.
2. Zoning laws forcing the construction of parking lots
3. Restrictions on taxi medallions
4. Quotas on sugar imports
5. Huge urban/rural water price differentials
6. Restrictions of the ability of foreign air carriers to serve US markets
7. Occupational licensing restrictions where there is no public policy purpose
There must be 1000s of nutty regulations like the ones cited above. Many people don't know about these regulations, even well educated people. Why not?
To read more, go to Why we debate the unimportant issues, Scott Sumner | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty