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Global nationalism? – Econlib
Nationalism has been on the rise globally, causing concern for many. However, there is a silver lining to…
Jimmy Carter: The First Reaganite
In 1976, American voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon, the Republican Party, and the…
Where We Want to Go As A Society
In today's society, it is common to hear expressions that encapsulate widely accepted ideas, often without much thought…
Bad news on inflation – Econlib
The latest jobs report released today provides further evidence of the ongoing inflation concerns in the economy. Average…
Should Canada Become the 51st State?
Should Canada Become the 51st State of the United States? Before we delve into the pros and cons…
The 1989 Repeal of an Entitlement
In a recent article titled “Undoing Past Policies: How Likely Are Repeals in the 119th Congress?” by political…
Reno on the Banishing of the Strong Gods
The idea that critical questioning and independence were the keys to moral progress gained traction over time, leading…
Freedom and Responsibility – Econlib
The Danger of Government Overreach in Regulating Speech In recent years, the power of the Federal government to…
Liberalism, Not Only Freedom, as Vaccine
Scott Sumner's argument that liberalism can act as a vaccine against authoritarianism raises important questions about the relationship…
Will Tariffs Lower Prices? – Econlib
The Flawed Argument for Tariffs Leading to Lower Prices There is a common argument in favor of protectionist…
Deadweight Loss From Taxes is Proportional to the Square of the Tax Rate
In a recent post, it was discussed how the deadweight loss resulting from a tax is directly proportional…
We’re an empire now
Gideon Rachman, writing in the Financial Times, highlights the current trend of macho swagger in Washington when it…
Undoing Past Policies: How Likely Are Repeals in the 119th Congress?
Using data from the Congressional Research Service, we found that of the 293 attempts to repeal laws between…
The Psychology of Authoritarianism – Econlib
Luke Conway's book, "Liberal Bullies," delves into the realm of authoritarianism and its presence within the political left.…
The Market Society Is a Pro-Social Society
They must persuade consumers that their product or service is worth exchanging their hard-earned money for. And in…