Tauquir Shayaan

528 Articles

Understanding the Settler Colonialism Movement (with Adam Kirsch)

And, it also means that there's a kind of shared guilt or complicity that all non-indigenous people have

The Beauty of Trade, Again

Trade has always been a crucial aspect of the global economy, allowing individuals to access goods and services

Saving Money by Not Spending

How I Cut My Expenses in Half by Embracing a Frugal Lifestyle Living Like a Graduate Student to

Revealed preference

In today's political climate, it's important to pay attention to what government officials do, rather than just what

Let’s Talk Toasters – Econlib

In a recent statement, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance made a controversial remark about imported toasters, claiming that "a

My Top Ten EconLog Posts of 2024

Top 10 EconLog Posts of 2024 In 2024, I decided to compile what I consider to be the

What causes policy mistakes? – Econlib

The Importance of Targeting Nominal GDP Over Inflation in Monetary Policy In a recent post by Scott Sumner,

Concerns About Tariffs – Econlib

The Potential Impact of Donald Trump's Proposed Tariffs on the US Economy Donald Trump's reelection as President in

EconLog Price Theory: Cotton v Wool

Welcome back to our series on Price Theory problems with Professor Bryan Cutsinger. If you missed the previous

The Politics of Immigration – Econlib

Right-Wing Anti-Immigrant Parties in Europe: Rhetoric vs. Reality Recently, right-wing anti-immigrant parties have been gaining power in several

Democracy for Liberal People: Part 1

Liberalism is a political philosophy that emphasizes democracy and markets as key components of a free society. Don

A Dangerous Pass in 2025 and Beyond

In 2025, the future of liberty faces a major threat that has been looming larger since the rise

Taxocracy – Econlib

Taxation is a topic that affects all of us, whether we realize it or not. From the clothes

The Power of Nuance: Lessons for Public Health (with Emily Oster)

Public health messaging is crucial in ensuring that the public is well-informed about important health issues. In a

My Weekly Reading for December 29, 2024

In a recent article by David Friedman on his Substack, he delves into the issue of gerrymandering in