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The Deportation Labor Shock – Econlib
Mass deportation is often touted as a boon for the American worker. The argument suggests that by removing…
Marginal Returns of Regulation – Econlib
In a recent post by Kevin Corcoran, a notable commentator, Steve provocatively asks: “Is there a health care…
Everyone Take Copies – Econlib
I am thrilled to announce a new working paper co-authored with Bart Wilson, titled: “You Wouldn’t Steal a…
Nature, Nurture, and Identical Twins (with David Bessis)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: It’s December 22nd, 2025, and before I introduce today’s guest, a quick reminder to…
What is Competition? – Econlib
Understanding Competition: Beyond the Surface Economists often praise competition as the driving force behind lower prices and improved…
AI and the Art of Judgment
An article in New York Magazine titled “Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College” gained traction in mid-2025,…
Avoiding the Resource Trap in Post-Maduro Venezuela
The recent ousting of Nicolás Maduro from the presidency in Venezuela marks a pivotal moment following over two…
The Mattering Instinct (with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein)
0:37Intro. Russ Roberts: Welcome to EconTalk on December 3rd, 2025. Today, I’m speaking with philosopher and author Rebecca…
EconLog Price Theory: The Price of Education
Welcome to the latest installment in our ongoing exploration of price theory challenges with Professor Bryan Cutsinger. To…
Wading into Controversy – Econlib
It is time to delve into the principles that shape human nature and the social frameworks that emerge…
Accounting vs. Economic Profit – Econlib
In the realm of economics, students are first introduced to the distinction between accounting profit and economic profit.…
Conversation, Interintellect, and Arcadia (with Anna Gát)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is December 9th, 2025. Before I introduce our guest, let me remind you…
Cuba After Communism – Econlib
On January 1, 1959, Fidel Castro and his bearded revolutionaries triumphantly entered Havana, ringing in a new era…
Cutsinger’s Solution: Inflation and Healthcare
Question: In recent decades, the price of healthcare, when adjusted for inflation, has surged. Given this information, can…
In Defense of Intuition (with Gerd Gigerenzer)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Welcome to December 4th, 2025. Today, I am joined by psychologist and author Gerd…