Tauquir Shayaan
Whataboutism – Econlib
 In the labyrinthine world of online debates, one term frequently surfaces: “Whataboutism.” Here’s the standard definition: Whataboutism…
Colloquial Law – Econlib
To make any scientific field accessible to the masses, effective communication is essential. My research delves into how…
Sleazy boomers and wholesome zoomers
The Economist has recently published a captivating series of articles that delve into evolving dynamics within Western culture.…
Why Shouldn’t We Subtract the Added Value from Imports from the Trade Deficit?
Regular reader Alan Goldhammer wrote: I fully understand how tariffs work and know that the calculation for the…
Remembering Paul Lewis – Econlib
The Liberty Fund community has recently faced a profound loss with the passing of Paul Lewis. Paul, a…
Rebranding the Trade Deficit – Econlib
Welcome back to the peculiar universe of "Kevin’s critiques on economists’ naming conventions." Today, let’s tackle the term…
Inflation Targets: Cutsinger’s solution – Econlib
Question: A number of economists are suggesting that the Federal Reserve should consider increasing its inflation target from…
Trade as a Scapegoat – Econlib
It’s become a common reflex to point the finger at trade when discussing the decline of the Rustbelt.…
Incoherence, Grand Plans, and Politicians’ Self-Interest
Understanding the Chaotic Tariff Moves of President Trump What lies behind President Donald Trump’s erratic approach to tariffs?…
Rational and Religious (with Ross Douthat)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is March 19th, 2025, and I'm joined by Ross Douthat, an author and…
Why Classical Liberals Should be Skeptical of DOGE
Charlie Munger famously remarked that "it’s not the bad ideas that do you in, but the good ones."…
My Weekly Reading for April 13, 2025
 by Alan Reynolds, Cato at Liberty, April 8, 2025. Excerpt: "The saga of government folly reached a…
Minimum Wage: Cross Country Comparisons
President Gustavo Petro's recent announcement of a 9.54% increase in Colombia's minimum wage for 2025 has ignited a…
The Trade Derangement Syndrome – Econlib
The level of incoherence among politicians seems to be reaching new heights, particularly evident in the ongoing conflict…
Why we cannot have nice things
Last September, I took a closer look at the peculiar bidding frenzy surrounding a federal property known as…