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It’s all about the Fed?
Today, the stock market experienced a decline, which led to discussions about the role of the Federal Reserve…
Mutz, Caplan, and Anti-Foreign Bias
The Impact of Anti-Foreign Bias on Trade Policies Exploring the biases that influence how voters think about economics…
Critics of Free Markets Strike Out
Responding to Criticisms of Free Markets Recently, a group of economists signed a statement criticizing the idea of…
Don’t buy Greenland, sell Alaska
Why Selling Alaska to Canada Might Make Sense Every so often, there is renewed interest in buying Greenland.…
Hitting the Right Target with Monetary Policy
Central banks around the world typically have a mandate for price stability, which has traditionally been interpreted as…
Regulating Rents – Econlib
The housing market in America has been a topic of heated debate in recent years, with many Americans…
A Longer-Term Simon/Ehrlich Bet – Econlib
The Legacy of Julian Simon and the Famous Bet with Paul Ehrlich Many of you may be familiar…
Rational Crime and Subjective Probability
A Closer Look at Criminal Behavior: Lessons from True Crime As a self-professed true crime enthusiast, I often…
Politics, the Military, and the Sagittarius A* Black Hole
The recent incidents of public mayhem at the beginning of the new year involving American-born citizens with military…
Democracy for Liberal People: Part 2
Inclusion and openness are essential components of a robust liberal democracy. In Part 1 of this series, we…
Not Your Grandfather’s America – Econlib
The Changing Landscape of Politics and Business in the 21st Century As the years pass by, it becomes…
ESG and the Purpose of Corporations: Back to Basics
The ESG agenda, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, has gained significant momentum in recent years. Originating…
The Reluctant Activist, or Not Only Can You Fight City Hall, You Can Actually Win
In January 2004, David Henderson wrote an article titled "The Reluctant Activist, or Not Only Can You Fight…
What Should Economists Do? A Historical Perspective
Buchanan's opposition to the traditional view of economics as a science of choice and his emphasis on exchange…
Mind Your Metaphors – Econlib
Metaphors in Economics: A Closer Look In the realm of economics, metaphors play a crucial role in shaping…