Tauquir Shayaan

186 Articles

Actualism, Possibilism, and Public Choice

The Debate Between Actualists and Possibilists in Philosophy One of the intriguing debates in philosophy revolves around the

The Rise of the Plantation State

The rise of populist politicians is a global trend that has been gaining momentum in recent years. A

The Isolated Milton Friedman – Econlib

The Lonely Battle of Milton Friedman As I delved into a reference in Michael Hirsh's book, Capital Offense:

Supply Chains and Protectionism – Econlib

The topic of making supply chains robust has been a hotly debated issue among protectionists and industrial policy

Monkeys, Marines, and Manners – Econlib

In a recent conversation with my spouse, I found myself reflecting on my time in the Marine Corps

The Cooperative Ape – Econlib

Human Evolution and the Importance of Cooperation When we look at the evolution of early humans, one key

The Price Is Right: Setting the Record Straight on Price Controls and Inflation

The recent surge in price controls across various sectors of the economy has raised concerns about the impact

Joy in Economics… and Tolstoy?

He is unable to feel true remorse for his actions, seeing them as simply the result of biological

A question for anti-utilitarians – Econlib

The Pursuit of Happiness: Exploring the Intersection of Public Policy and Well-being As a blogger who recently transitioned

Cassandra and the Destruction of Savings

treasuries that has already been consumed by the government in current expenditures is approximately 80% of the total

The Problems of Boys and Men in Today’s America (with Richard Reeves)

The conversation between Russ Roberts and Richard Reeves delves into the challenges facing boys and men in today's

Selling One’s Support to the Adversary State

The recent report from the Wall Street Journal highlights the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' decision to withhold official

My Weekly Reading for September 1, 2024

Caltrain's Environmental Impact Under Scrutiny by Sarah Richards, The Guardian, September 5, 2024. Excerpt: Recent revelations have shed

Are low wages a competitive advantage in trade?

Do Low Wages Give Countries an Unfair Advantage in International Trade? Many Americans believe that low-wage countries have

Final Notes on The Nazi Officer’s Wife

The Unpredictability of Personal Morality In the memoir The Nazi Officer’s Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the