Tauquir Shayaan
Freedom in Hong Kong: The Sweet and the Sour
The Fraser Institute’s latest Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report for 2024 ranks Hong Kong as the…
Translating Life and Fate (with Robert Chandler)
The art of translation is a complex and fascinating process, as discussed in a recent conversation between Russ…
My Weekly Reading for December 1, 2024
The progressive movement and the MAGA movement have both been criticized for their tendencies to meddle in various…
Supply and demand for fentanyl
The FT article titled "Fentanyl deaths are falling. What’s behind the decline?" delves into the recent decrease in…
Is Graduate Econ School a Good Idea?
Beware of the Pitfalls of Graduate School in Economics Arnold Kling recently shared his insights on the potential…
Some Aspects of Economic Illiteracy
President-elect Donald Trump made headlines earlier this week when he announced his intention to implement tariffs on his…
Adam Smith’s Wisdom and the Nuclear Energy Debate
The debate over nuclear energy policy is heating up in both the United States and Spain, with calls…
Are Chatbots Willing to Lie for the President?
In a recent experiment, I decided to test the ethical standards of various AI chatbots when faced with…
You cannot have everything – Econlib
Understanding Opportunity Cost in Economics Opportunity cost is a fundamental concept in economics that plays a crucial role…
Would Cutting the Number of Medicare Employees Save Money?
Why Cutting Medicare Employees Could Increase Government Spending As discussions on reducing the size of government continue, one…
Puzzling About Prices (and Popcorn)
Exploring Price Theory with Richard McKenzie As we delve deeper into the realm of price theory, one particular…
Dungeons, Dragons, and Monopolies – Econlib
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a beloved tabletop role-playing game that has been captivating players since the 1970s.…
One Way to Defend Populism
In today's political landscape, the concept of populism has become a divisive and often misunderstood ideology. Many associate…
Do voters focus on prices or inflation?
Revisiting Central Bank Policy Frameworks: A Look at Price-Level Targeting In a recent discussion in my previous article,…
Tyler Cowen on Life and Fate
But, as you get into it, you start to recognize them, and it becomes incredibly rich and rewarding.…