Tauquir Shayaan
The Rise of the Plantation State
The rise of populist politicians is a global trend that has been gaining momentum in recent years. A…
The Isolated Milton Friedman – Econlib
The Lonely Battle of Milton Friedman As I delved into a reference in Michael Hirsh's book, Capital Offense:…
Supply Chains and Protectionism – Econlib
The topic of making supply chains robust has been a hotly debated issue among protectionists and industrial policy…
Monkeys, Marines, and Manners – Econlib
In a recent conversation with my spouse, I found myself reflecting on my time in the Marine Corps…
The Cooperative Ape – Econlib
Human Evolution and the Importance of Cooperation When we look at the evolution of early humans, one key…
The Price Is Right: Setting the Record Straight on Price Controls and Inflation
The recent surge in price controls across various sectors of the economy has raised concerns about the impact…
Joy in Economics… and Tolstoy?
He is unable to feel true remorse for his actions, seeing them as simply the result of biological…
A question for anti-utilitarians – Econlib
The Pursuit of Happiness: Exploring the Intersection of Public Policy and Well-being As a blogger who recently transitioned…
Cassandra and the Destruction of Savings
treasuries that has already been consumed by the government in current expenditures is approximately 80% of the total…
The Problems of Boys and Men in Today’s America (with Richard Reeves)
The conversation between Russ Roberts and Richard Reeves delves into the challenges facing boys and men in today's…
Selling One’s Support to the Adversary State
The recent report from the Wall Street Journal highlights the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' decision to withhold official…
My Weekly Reading for September 1, 2024
Caltrain's Environmental Impact Under Scrutiny by Sarah Richards, The Guardian, September 5, 2024. Excerpt: Recent revelations have shed…
Are low wages a competitive advantage in trade?
Do Low Wages Give Countries an Unfair Advantage in International Trade? Many Americans believe that low-wage countries have…
Final Notes on The Nazi Officer’s Wife
The Unpredictability of Personal Morality In the memoir The Nazi Officer’s Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the…
Economists and Price Spikes – Econlib
The Importance of Price Signals During Emergencies Economists often have a different perspective on events compared to the…