Tauquir Shayaan
Undoing Past Policies: How Likely Are Repeals in the 119th Congress?
Using data from the Congressional Research Service, we found that of the 293 attempts to repeal laws between…
The Psychology of Authoritarianism – Econlib
Luke Conway's book, "Liberal Bullies," delves into the realm of authoritarianism and its presence within the political left.…
The Market Society Is a Pro-Social Society
They must persuade consumers that their product or service is worth exchanging their hard-earned money for. And in…
An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part II
The polities of Pylos and Sparta in Homer's epic, The Odyssey, offer a glimpse into the complex and…
Don’t Substitute Tariffs for Income Taxes: You’ll Get Both
The original tax-swap bargain that was implemented within a decade had promising intentions, but unfortunately, both elements of…
Coase, the Rules of the Game, and the Costs of Perfection (with Daisy Christodoulou)
It disrupts the flow of the game, it disrupts the emotional intensity of the game. It disrupts the…
The Elementary Economics of Tariffs and Protectionism
In a recent move by President Donald Trump, high tariffs were imposed on various goods, sparking a debate…
My Weekly Reading for February 2, 2025
The Impact of Tariffs on North American Manufacturing by John Smith, The Economic Times, February 5, 2025. In…
Does money make you happy?
Exploring the Relationship Between Income and Happiness When it comes to studies on happiness, there is often a…
California Burning: Causes and the Way Forward
The recent Southern California fires have sparked a debate on the causes of the devastation. While some attribute…
Introduction to R. R. Reno’s Return of the Strong Gods
Exploring the Return of the Strong Gods by R. R. Reno Over the past few years, there has…
L.A. Fires: Consumers Are Price Gougers
The real estate market in Los Angeles County is currently experiencing a surge in prices, following the recent…
Immigration and food prices – Econlib
The issue of high food prices has been a significant concern for the Biden administration, and there is…
My First “Conversation” With DeepSeek
I recently had an intriguing encounter with DeepSeek V3, the Chinese chatbot that has been making headlines for…
Jimmy Carter, the original DOGE-bro?
When it comes to ranking the worst US presidents in the post-WWII era, Jimmy Carter often found himself…