Tauquir Shayaan
We’re Number 17! We’re Number 17!
The Cato Institute recently unveiled its latest report on the Human Freedom Index, which combines measures of economic…
A Rewrite of a Famous Mencken Aphorism on Democracy
In the latest issue of Regulation (Winter 2024-2025), the concept of democracy and the common people's desires are…
Charity Begins at Home – Econlib
In the midst of the Christmas season, Charles Dickens' classic novel, "A Christmas Carol," sheds light on the…
Fixing Sick Cities (with Alain Bertaud)
Alain Bertaud, a renowned urbanist and city doctor, recently made an appearance on the EconTalk podcast with host…
Knowing Everything There Is To Know
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, a renowned Italian scholar from the 15th century, was known for his insatiable thirst…
Printing Money for Reparations: A Dangerous Path for Colombia
The recent proposal put forth by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to print money for the purpose of financing…
Confusing Wealth and Consumption – Econlib
The Wealth Gap in America: A Closer Look Drive into the Whole Foods parking lot, and you’ll see…
Why Does Santa Claus Exist?
The Economics of Santa Claus: A Closer Look at Parental Gift-Giving Every year, the myth of Santa Claus…
Is inflation meaningful? Is it useful?
In a recent series of posts, Tyler Cowen has emphasized the necessity for improved models of inflation. He…
Tariffs Hurt Canadians and Americans
Are You Subsidizing Your Local Grocery Store? Have you ever stopped to think about whether you are subsidizing…
Donating on the Margins – Econlib
The Moral Dilemma of Paid Organ Donation Years ago, after joining the Marines, I registered as a bone…
Whose prices rise with tariffs?
Economic theory posits that tariffs can impact the domestic price of imported goods and services in a country.…
What went wrong in 2021?
In the period from 2021 to 2023, inflation soared to levels far beyond what the Federal Reserve had…
Activism, Production, and Consumption – A Case Study from Flint
The Flint water crisis was a significant event that brought attention to the dangers of lead contamination in…
Working for Change in Democratic Politics
Brother, Can You Paradigm, or Spare a Signature? Janet Bufton recently shared her thoughts on the importance of…