Tauquir Shayaan
A Possible Correction on Milton Friedman’s “Isolation”
The Enigma of Milton Friedman’s Alleged Isolation On September 4, I delved into a post titled “The Isolated…
Taking Sides Between Potential and Current Homeowners
The issue of rising housing prices is a complex one, influenced by a variety of economic and political…
Monetary policy was even worse than we thought
New Revised Estimates Show Strong Economic Growth In a recent post, the claim was made that the overall…
Minimum Wages and the Substitution Effect
The Substitution Effect: A Closer Look at Economics in Action The concept of the substitution effect in economics…
What monetary stimulus? – Econlib
New Monetary Stimulus Measures in China: What Really Happened? Recently, Bloomberg reported on China's central bank unveiling a…
From the Middle Ages to Today’s Libertarian Tent?
In the Fall issue of Regulation, there are three articles that delve into the realm of individual liberty.…
Truth, Loyalty Signaling, and Externalities
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been known for making controversial statements throughout her political career. In an interview with Anderson…
The Mysterious World of Owls (with Jennifer Ackerman)
Jennifer Ackerman's latest book, "What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds," delves…
When Policy Goals Conflict – Econlib
In a recent post by Matt Yglesias, the complexities of US energy policies were brought to light. The…
My Weekly Reading for September 22, 2024
The ImpĂ´t de SolidaritĂ© sur la Fortune (Solidarity Wealth Tax) in France has been a subject of debate…
Hearing Aids in AirPods – Econlib
The Cost of Regulation on Hearing Aids Regulations can often be the culprit when products are priced higher…
Compatriots in Competition – Econlib
The local food and drink scene in town is buzzing with creativity and collaboration. Sitting in a record/cocktail…
A Blind Economist’s Insight – Econlib
The late economist Walter Oi was known for his pivotal role in helping end the draft and keeping…
Pessimism bias in polling – Econlib
Tyler Cowen recently shared a study on the public's perception of supply and demand in the housing market.…
Why the experts are wrong about inflation
In discussing the role of supply side factors in inflation, it is important to clarify that the majority…