Tauquir Shayaan
A Terrible Track Record on Trade Negotiations
One of the many explanations offered for Trump’s fondness for tariffs is that they serve as a strategic…
The demise of the penny?
A recent piece from the OC Register explored a proposal to discontinue the production of pennies: Consumers may…
Housing Restrictions Hit Harder Than Tariffs
 As I embarked on writing this piece, my initial impulse was to cast blame on Krugman for…
Two Cheers for Libertarianism and Econ 101 (with Noah Smith)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: It's May 20th, 2025, and joining me today is economist Noah Smith, whose Substack,…
My Weekly Reading for June 8, 2025
 by Billy Binion, Reason, June 5, 2025. Excerpt: At the heart of the matter lies a pressing…
Poor Elon Musk! – Econlib
While I don't want to come off as overly paternalistic, it's hard to ignore the fact that Elon…
The Debate That Never Ends
“Individuals of good intention must harness governmental power to address our societal challenges: poverty, ignorance, and squalor. As…
Immortality: The Meaning of Buchanan’s Life
An insightful article by Peter Boettke on Econlib, titled “Virginia Political Economy: James Buchanan’s Journey,” illustrates the intricate…
On Models – Econlib
Models are not just helpful; they are essential. The world around us is an intricate web of interactions,…
Adam Smith’s Economic Case Against Imperialism
Don Boudreaux reminds us that today marks the birthday of Adam Smith—at least according to the inscription on…
Your Seat Room Exceeds Your Allowable Freedom
In a rather ironic twist, I found myself reflecting on a recent news piece about Volkswagen's ID.Buzz electric…
Who Runs the Country? Nobody.
 Who Truly Runs the Country? In recent discussions across various media platforms, a curious theme has emerged:…
More Hidden Costs of Tariffs
Ever since Trump kicked off a global trade war on April 2, American companies have found themselves in…
How a Lawsuit Against Realtors Went Sideways
On March 15th, 2024, the Chicago-based National Association of Realtors (NAR) made waves with its announcement of a…
Does poverty cause homelessness? – Econlib
Exploring extremes can be quite enlightening. If we were to accept the notion that capitalism inevitably breeds selfishness,…