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A Reflection on Military Life: The Reality of "Health and Comfort Inspections" Let me take you back to…
Two Thalidomide Disasters – Econlib
The Two Tragedies of Thalidomide: An Unforeseen Consequence of Legislation Most people are familiar with the tragic story…
Mind Fog Revealed by the Murder of Brian Thompson
The recent tragedy surrounding the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has left many questions unanswered. The accused,…
Rediscovering David Hume’s Wisdom in the Age of AI
AI and the Limits of Knowledge: Drawing Parallels with David Hume In today's age of advancing artificial intelligence,…
When small is beautiful – Econlib
The Relationship Between Country Size and Wealth: Exploring the Case of Small Independent Areas In a recent article,…
Making Keynes’s Vision Reality – Econlib
In a world where convenience and automation have become the norm, the vision of economist John Maynard Keynes…
Military Law and Rational Choice
The Role of Non-Judicial Punishment in the Military Years ago when I was in boot camp for the…
Did Your Suppliers Order You to Do Something for Christmas?
The Importance of Consumer Sovereignty in a Capitalist Society In capitalist countries, the concept of consumer sovereignty plays…
We’re Number 17! We’re Number 17!
The Cato Institute recently unveiled its latest report on the Human Freedom Index, which combines measures of economic…
A Rewrite of a Famous Mencken Aphorism on Democracy
In the latest issue of Regulation (Winter 2024-2025), the concept of democracy and the common people's desires are…
Charity Begins at Home – Econlib
In the midst of the Christmas season, Charles Dickens' classic novel, "A Christmas Carol," sheds light on the…
Fixing Sick Cities (with Alain Bertaud)
Alain Bertaud, a renowned urbanist and city doctor, recently made an appearance on the EconTalk podcast with host…
Knowing Everything There Is To Know
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, a renowned Italian scholar from the 15th century, was known for his insatiable thirst…
Printing Money for Reparations: A Dangerous Path for Colombia
The recent proposal put forth by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to print money for the purpose of financing…
Confusing Wealth and Consumption – Econlib
The Wealth Gap in America: A Closer Look Drive into the Whole Foods parking lot, and you’ll see…