Tauquir Shayaan
Who Won the Socialist Calculation Debate (with Peter Boettke)
The socialist calculation debate, as outlined by Peter Boettke, delves into the fundamental economic issues surrounding socialism and…
My Weekly Reading for February 16, 2025
California's Wildfire Crisis: A Closer Look at the Root Causes By Steven Greenhut, Reason, February 14, 2025. The…
Bitcoin isn’t money – Econlib
The Debate Over Bitcoin: Is Collapse Inevitable? In a recent interview with Eugene Fama, the Nobel laureate predicted…
Are Conflicts of Interest at the FDA a Big Problem?
Examining Conflicts of Interest at Government Health Agencies A recent snippet on Fox News Channel featured RFK, Jr.…
Innovation’s Norms of Engagement – Econlib
Technology has long been seen as a catalyst for progress and prosperity, but the question of under what…
What We Owe Each Other
Liberalism as a Vaccine Against Authoritarianism: The Role of Justice In a recent discussion on EconLog, Scott Sumner…
Price Increases and Possible Consequences
The recent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January has sparked concerns about a possible resurgence…
Reciprocal tariff cuts? – Econlib
Are Reciprocal Tariffs a Good Idea for Trade? When considering economic theories, the concept of symmetry is often…
Why Can’t Food Stamps be Used for a Rotisserie Chicken?
A Closer Look at SNAP Benefits and Food Choices Several months ago, while browsing through a convenience store,…
Should we allow bribery? – Econlib
The Financial Times recently reported that President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to cease enforcement…
EconLog Price Theory: The Membership Difference?
Welcome back to our ongoing series on Price Theory problems with Professor Bryan Cutsinger. If you missed the…
California’s New Fuel Standards Hurt the Poor, with Little Environment Benefit
California is currently facing a crisis on multiple fronts - from raging wildfires to soaring energy costs. The…
Reno On the Social Effects of Banishing The Strong Gods
The Consequences of Banishing the Strong Gods In a previous post, I explored R. R. Reno's insights into…
The Limits of Deep Research
Exploring the Costs and Benefits of USAID: A Critical Analysis Tyler Cowen, a prominent advocate of artificial intelligence…
Jason Furman on Bidenomics – Econlib
The Post-Neoliberal Delusion: A Critical Evaluation of Biden Administration Policies Jason Furman, a prominent economist known for his…