Tauquir Shayaan
Why the experts are wrong about inflation
In discussing the role of supply side factors in inflation, it is important to clarify that the majority…
Introducing EconLog Price Theory – Econlib
Reviving Price Theory with Professor Bryan Cutsinger Editor’s Note: You may have heard that price theory needs a…
The Loss in Revenue to Pharma from Medicare Price Negotiation
The Cato Institute recently hosted a forum in May featuring a discussion on the effects of Medicare price…
Why I Write – Econlib
The Cato Institute recently released a new poll and report detailing public opinion on trade. The headline number…
Musings on the New Alien Movie
I recently had the opportunity to watch the latest installment in the "Alien" franchise, "Alien: Romulus," and I…
Are we rich? – Econlib
Upon stumbling upon the following two tweets, it sparked my curiosity: While some may see these tweets as…
The Perversity of Medicare for All
Jonathan Lipow’s book, "Public Policy for Progressives," continues to provide thought-provoking insights into various policy issues, particularly in…
What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong (with Marty Makary)
In his latest appearance on EconTalk, surgeon and author Marty Makary discusses his new book, "Blind Spots: When…
My Weekly Reading for September 15, 2024
Title: The Intersection of Law, Policy, and Society: A Critical Analysis The original article, written by Ted Galen…
The cost of regulation – Econlib
The Chet Holifield Federal Building, also known as the Ziggurat, located in Laguna Niguel, California, is currently up…
The Arbitrary “Interests of the United States”
In this perspective, the state is a neutral arbiter that enforces rules that are agreed upon by all…
Lipow on the Relationship Between Home Ownership and Unemployment
Reconsidering Home Ownership: A Progressive Perspective Back in July, I wrote about the thought-provoking book Public Policy for…
On Pigouvian Taxes: A Reply to Scott Sumner
Responding to two blog posts by myself and Kevin Corcoran on skepticism about Pigouvian taxes, Scott Sumner gives…
Mummified Political Economy: Specialization and Comparative Advantage
Expanding on the Economic Lessons of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns In our previous post, we delved…
Carbon taxes vs. regulation – Econlib
Electric cars are becoming more popular as people look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save…