Tauquir Shayaan
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…
When should we defer to others?
According to the indicators I analyze, it seems that PCE inflation is likely to exceed 2% over the…
My Weekly Reading for November 3, 2024
The 4th Industrial Revolution is a topic that has been gaining attention in recent years, and its implications…
A Few Things Lumber Tells Us About the World
Economic history is a fascinating chronicle of individuals striving to improve their lives by engaging in trade and…
The Confidence-Man in the 21st century
The Importance of Trust in the Economy: Lessons from Herman Melville After delving into Herman Melville's novel "The…
Electric Vehicles Price Theory Problem: Cutsinger’s Solution
Understanding the Impact of Electric Vehicles on Oil Prices [Editor’s note: Welcome to the second of our new…
Why Trade Should Be Free
The Benefits of Free Trade: A Closer Look Many people often believe that buying products from other countries…
Bearing Witness to War – Econlib
In a world where ancient texts are often dismissed as irrelevant or obsolete, Claudia Hauer stands as a…
Henderson on Pandemic Planning – Econlib
I recently delved into the book "The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who American Protects and…
Minimum Wage Laws are UNemployment Laws
The issue of minimum wage laws has been a topic of debate for decades. Many argue that these…
Thomas Gale Moore RIP – Econlib
Remembering Tom Moore: A Tribute to a Distinguished Economist Yesterday, I received the sad news from Condi Rice…
Remunerations Determined by Markets or Politics?
In modern societies, the debate over the most effective and fair way to determine wages continues to be…