Tauquir Shayaan
We at 100 – Econlib
The 20th century was a time that saw the rise of both fictional dystopias and real ones. Some…
Watch the Breakevens – Econlib
Lars Svensson and the Target the Forecast Approach in Monetary Policy In a recent discussion, Lars Svensson emphasized…
My Personal Prediction Machine – Econlib
Why Prediction Markets Are Reliable: A Case Study Alex Tabarrok recently shared a compelling post on Marginal Revolution…
The Problem With Economic Planning
Economic planning has made a comeback in recent times, with governments using various policies to steer economic outcomes…
An Interesting Political Phenomenon – Econlib
In the current political landscape of America, there is a strange phenomenon that seems to have intensified over…
Players, Games, and Rules
In Joe Nocera and Bethany McLean’s book, The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who America Protects…
Externalities and Public Policy – Econlib
Reevaluating Public Policy in Light of External Effects When considering the impact of external effects such as air…
Martin Anderson on Ronald Reagan’s Smarts
You’re getting pushback from the health economists. Let’s drop it.” And we did. But here’s where I think…
The Linguistic Disadvantages of Liberalism
Political discourse is a battleground where the choice of words can shape perceptions, influence public opinion, and determine…
Conceived in Liberty or Conceived in Sin? Exploitation and Modern Prosperity
Henry Hazlitt, the author of Economics in One Lesson, once said that good ideas must be relearned every…
Freedom and the Lawmakers – Econlib
Discussion These three examples from Over Ruled illustrate the absurdity and overreach of government regulations and laws. In…
Thinking: Both Fundamental and Misunderstood
Perfect rationality, as a theoretical construct, is not meant to be a reflection of real-world decision making. It…
The “Opportunity” to Get Cancer
Exploring Economic Progress Over the Last Two Centuries Art Carden recently penned an insightful article titled "Conceived in…
Feeling Lucky? – Econlib
Luck and Income: A Closer Look at Mark Rank's "The Random Factor" Mark Rank, a sociology professor at…
Give Away a Kidney? Are You Crazy? (with filmmaker Penny Lane)
Penny Lane's new documentary, 'Confessions of a Good Samaritan,' delves into the deeply personal and thought-provoking journey of…