Tauquir Shayaan
Does National Security Justify Trade Restrictions?
Why Free Trade is Essential for Economic Growth In a recent Defining Ideas article, “Why Trade Should Be…
Thinking About Imports and Exports
International Trade: A Thought Experiment When it comes to international trade and its impact on the wealth of…
Jeff Hummel on Tether – Econlib
Analysis of Tether's Holdings in US Treasuries Jeff Hummel, a renowned monetary theory teacher, recently provided insightful analysis…
The Self-Government of the People
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Russell Vought for the position of director of the Office of Management and…
What Deindustrialization? – Econlib
Many critics of free trade argue that globalization has led to the US becoming deindustrialized; That is, trade…
What Cass Sunstein Omits in Discussing DOGE
Government Efficiency: A Critical Consideration for Deregulation Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein has outlined a concise list of…
Letting the Rich Subsidize the Poor
The Economics of Cranberries: Why High Prices Today Benefit Everyone Tomorrow In a recent post, the discussion revolved…
The Bitter Irony of Donald Trump’s Attack on U.S. Steel
President-elect Trump's Stance on Foreign Investment On December 2, President-elect Donald Trump made a bold statement regarding the…
Pumpkin is a Feeling – Econlib
A Deeper Look at the Cultural Significance of Pumpkin Flavored Treats A local chain of coffee shops in…
Notre-Dame: Private Financing of a “Public Good”
Visiting the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris is a truly remarkable experience, especially after the devastating fire that ravaged…
The roots of debanking – Econlib
Debanking is a hot topic of discussion in recent times, with many pointing to it as a symptom…
Democracy’s Opportunity Cost – Econlib
He argues that institutions can help lower the opportunity cost of political participation, making it easier for busy…
Seeking Truth versus Seeking Esteem
Michael Huemer, a professor of philosophy, challenges some key components of progressive ideology in his book Progressive Myths.…
Cost and Choice: Insights for Choosers
” This point is important because it underscores that market equilibrium is not a static state but a…