Tauquir Shayaan
An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part II
The polities of Pylos and Sparta in Homer's epic, The Odyssey, offer a glimpse into the complex and…
Don’t Substitute Tariffs for Income Taxes: You’ll Get Both
The original tax-swap bargain that was implemented within a decade had promising intentions, but unfortunately, both elements of…
Coase, the Rules of the Game, and the Costs of Perfection (with Daisy Christodoulou)
It disrupts the flow of the game, it disrupts the emotional intensity of the game. It disrupts the…
The Elementary Economics of Tariffs and Protectionism
In a recent move by President Donald Trump, high tariffs were imposed on various goods, sparking a debate…
My Weekly Reading for February 2, 2025
The Impact of Tariffs on North American Manufacturing by John Smith, The Economic Times, February 5, 2025. In…
Does money make you happy?
Exploring the Relationship Between Income and Happiness When it comes to studies on happiness, there is often a…
California Burning: Causes and the Way Forward
The recent Southern California fires have sparked a debate on the causes of the devastation. While some attribute…
Introduction to R. R. Reno’s Return of the Strong Gods
Exploring the Return of the Strong Gods by R. R. Reno Over the past few years, there has…
L.A. Fires: Consumers Are Price Gougers
The real estate market in Los Angeles County is currently experiencing a surge in prices, following the recent…
Immigration and food prices – Econlib
The issue of high food prices has been a significant concern for the Biden administration, and there is…
My First “Conversation” With DeepSeek
I recently had an intriguing encounter with DeepSeek V3, the Chinese chatbot that has been making headlines for…
Jimmy Carter, the original DOGE-bro?
When it comes to ranking the worst US presidents in the post-WWII era, Jimmy Carter often found himself…
Glenn Loury on the Enemy Within
Glenn Loury, a distinguished Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs at Brown University, is renowned for…
Some Numeracy About Tariffs on Tequila
Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on Tequila Prices As an advocate against tariffs, it is important to analyze…
A Stormy Celebration of Globalization
Winter storms can be harsh and unforgiving, especially in regions like Central New York. As a visiting scholar…