Why would you think I would have any idea why any economist has done anything at all to consider any aspect of the FairTax plan? It is a stupid question. Maybe because they haven't been paid to analyze it, maybe because they've never heard of it, maybe because it has such a small amount of support that it isn't worth their time?
I'm amused that you would think that your question is even considered to be a real question.
We have something that remotely resembles an answer. It only took two days (or so).
If economists ignore it why did 75 of them go to the trouble to draft a document in support, sign it and deliver it to Washington?
Why did Jorgenson bother to send you an e-mail? Why does the Mises Insitute have articles on it? Why are we all constantly linking to economic studies?
Now, as to your question to me. If the FairTax cause 15% inflation would I still support it? If you can prove that it would cause 15% inflation I probably wouldn't. Then again, if you can prove it I might go buy some CEF shares and really support the hell out of it.