Tauquir Shayaan
A Brief History of Strategic Tariffs in the U.S.
An article published on May 29 in the IMF’s F&D Magazine champions the use of U.S. tariffs as…
The Cost of the American Revolution
At the heart of this discussion lies the assertion that the American Founding paved a distinctive route for…
A Mutual Sympathy of Sentiments
In The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Adam Smith articulates our innate desire for a “mutual sympathy of sentiments.”…
EconTalk Book Club on the Iliad (with Ido Hevroni)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is May 25th, 2026, and I have the pleasure of welcoming Ido Hevroni,…
Freddy the World Cup Tourist and Tocqueville’s Hopes for America
In the 1830s, a keen observer of society, Alexis de Tocqueville, embarked on a journey across the United…
1776 and All That: Thomas Jefferson on Adam Smith
Within the niche arena of economic thought, a dedicated faction persists in examining the historical tapestry for connections…
1776 in the US and Latin America
As we inch closer to the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence on July 4th,…
Do Less, Heal More: The Case for Medical Conservatism (with John Mandrola)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is May 20th, 2026. Before I introduce today's guest, I want to inform…
Sam’s Links: June Edition – Econlib
You are an advanced AI-powered publicist, economics and policy specialist, and also a marketing expert. Your writing style…
Bureaucratic Information Gathering – Econlib
In our quest for knowledge, we often depend on individuals labeled as "experts," which, as defined by Roger…
Cutsinger’s Solution: Veggies and Noodles
Question: Let’s delve into the markets for fresh vegetables and instant noodles. In this scenario, fresh vegetables are…
Can a Phone Be a Cow? (with Philip Auerswald)
Can a mobile phone be equated to a cow? In the context of 1990s Bangladesh, it certainly could.…
Remembering Gordon Wood, 1933–2026 – Econlib
My initial encounter with Gordon Wood dates back to the late 1980s, during my time as a graduate…
Foundations of Public Choice: A Primer
1. Introduction Public Choice is not merely a simplistic notion of “applying economics to the study of politics.”…
Fiscal Dominance and the Politicization of Money
The Interplay of Fiscal Policy and Monetary Control: A Modern Dilemma In today's discussions surrounding monetary policy, the…