Tauquir Shayaan
Do consumers prefer price gouging?
The Economist recently published an article discussing the ride share industry and how companies like Uber engage in…
Whatever Happened to Equal Pay for Equal Work?
Reflecting on the U.S. Open Thoughts on the U.S. Open. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to tune…
Basic Data on Federal Finances
The US government's finances are in a dire state, with a looming deficit of $1.8 trillion projected for…
Efficiently Inefficient – Econlib
Orgel’s second rule, as stated by the renowned biologist Leslie Orgel, emphasizes the intelligence of evolution in shaping…
Is Israel Winning the War in Gaza? (with Andrew Fox)
Russ Roberts: So, you were there to gather evidence to support the IDF's position in the face of…
America’s 9th largest export – Econlib
Unpacking America's Economic Success: A Closer Look at the Blood Industry When we examine why America stands out…
Debauched Currency Leads to Debauched Hot Dogs
In a recent EconLog post by David Henderson, the declining quality of the $1.50 Costco Hot Dog was…
My Weekly Reading for September 8, 2024
Romina Boccia and Ivane Nachkebia, from Cato at Liberty, published an insightful article on September 5, 2024, discussing…
Don’t be a contrarian – Econlib
The Dangers of Being a Professional Contrarian When it comes to forming opinions and beliefs, it's important to…
Benson Interviews Henderson on COVID, Lockdowns, and Monetary Policy
Financial planner Drew Benson, a former student of economist David Henderson, was recently interviewed in two parts. The…
The Half-Life of Asymmetric Information
The Impact of Technological Innovation on Market Imperfections Referencing the insightful book edited by Dan Klein and Fred…
Mummified Political Economy for the 25th Anniversary of The Mummy
Advanced Economic Themes For the more advanced student of economics, The Mummy and The Mummy Returns offer opportunities…
Actualism, Possibilism, and Public Choice
The Debate Between Actualists and Possibilists in Philosophy One of the intriguing debates in philosophy revolves around the…
The Rise of the Plantation State
The rise of populist politicians is a global trend that has been gaining momentum in recent years. A…
The Isolated Milton Friedman – Econlib
The Lonely Battle of Milton Friedman As I delved into a reference in Michael Hirsh's book, Capital Offense:…