Tauquir Shayaan
Inflation and the Demand for Money: The Confederacy in the Civil War
When the Civil War ignited in 1861, the Confederacy, like any entity facing a financial crisis, had three…
Doug Irwin on Trade Deficits and the Wealth of Nations
 In a recent episode of EconTalk titled “The Economics of Tariffs and Trade (with Doug Irwin),” aired…
The Inescapable Principle of Comparative Advantage
David Ricardo. In a provocative piece for The Financial Times, Nat Dyer asserts that economists fundamentally misinterpret the…
Why Nogales Fails – Econlib
In their seminal work, Why Nations Fail, authors Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson assert that the prosperity…
Popular Economics Books to Read or to Avoid
This article separates the wheat from the chaff in the realm of popular economics literature, presenting both a…
Law, Legislation, and Libertarianism – Econlib
A Review of Common Law Liberalism: A New Theory of the Libertarian Society, by John Hasnas. “Look around,”…
The Economics of Tariffs and Trade (with Doug Irwin)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today’s date is April 22nd, 2025, and I’m joined by economist and author Doug…
Spoiled by success – Econlib
Human beings possess an undeniable restlessness. Even at the height of achievement, we find ourselves unable to simply…
Imports Arithmetic Doesn’t Explain GDP Drop
Understanding GDP: The Import Misconception Imagine measuring a country's economic performance, say its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in…
Zoltraak: Competition versus Stagnation – Econlib
In the realm of Japanese anime, there exists a captivating series titled Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Unlike its…
Game theory in Crazy Town
Imagine a child excitedly inviting you to play, claiming they have an invisible unicorn in their room. One…
Free Trade and Economic Freedom
Donald Trump’s trade policies are facing criticism, with many arguing that they inflict economic harm. The Tax Foundation…
It’s Even Better Than A Consumption Surplus
Co-blogger Kevin Corcoran recently penned a compelling piece advocating for a rebranding of the term “trade deficit.” He…
Tariffs and the economy – Econlib
There's been a surge of discussions regarding the impact of tariffs on our economy. Here are my reflections…
Global nationalism: Part 2 – Econlib
A few months ago, I penned a piece exploring the inherent contradictions of global nationalism. The recent Canadian…