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The Sacrifice Ratio Puzzle – Econlib
Inflation began its ascent in 2021, largely fueled by pandemic-induced disruptions in the supply chain and the complexities…
The Economics of Scarcity and the UNC-Duke Basketball Game (with Michael Munger)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: It's January 4th, 2026, and I have the pleasure of welcoming back Michael Munger.…
Why Does the Division of Labor Matter?
In his seminal work, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith…
Innovation and Governance in Book 1 of Wealth of Nations
“Smith champions competitive markets, the division of labor, and the institutions that uphold them. However, he argues that…
Innovation and Governance in Book 1 of Wealth of Nations at Econlib
Today at Econlib, we are excited to join our collaborators at Liberty Matters in commemorating the 250th anniversary…
Happy Birthday, Wealth of Nations
Today, we commemorate a significant milestone: the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s An Inquiry into the Nature and…
How We Tamed Ourselves and Invented Good and Evil (with Hanno Sauer)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is January 28th, 2026, and my guest is philosopher and author, Hanno Sauer.…
EconLog Price Theory: Housing Quantity and Price
Welcome to the latest installment in our ongoing exploration of price theory challenges, presented by Professor Bryan Cutsinger.…
Don’t Reason from a Quantity Change, Either
During my recent winter break, I ventured back to Massachusetts to spend some family time over the holidays.…
Federal Reserve Revenue: Cutsinger’s Solution
Question: The U.S. Federal Reserve stands apart from typical government entities in two significant ways. First, it has…
The Power of Introverts (with Susan Cain)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is January 13th, 2026, and I am joined by author Susan Cain, making…
Sam’s Links: February Edition – Econlib
Sam Enright is engaged in innovation policy at Progress Ireland, an independent think tank based in Dublin, and…
Trade, Tariffs, and Trust – Econlib
Trade transcends mere transactions; it is built on the foundation of relationships and trust cultivated over time. In…
Trade, Tariffs, and Trust at Econlib
We are excited to share the second of two articles cross-posted with Law & Liberty in response to…
The Major Tariffs Question at Econlib
This morning, we kick off the first of two collaborative pieces with Law & Liberty in light of…