Tauquir Shayaan
Glenn Loury on the Enemy Within
Glenn Loury, a distinguished Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs at Brown University, is renowned for…
Some Numeracy About Tariffs on Tequila
Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on Tequila Prices As an advocate against tariffs, it is important to analyze…
A Stormy Celebration of Globalization
Winter storms can be harsh and unforgiving, especially in regions like Central New York. As a visiting scholar…
On Barbie and Impossible Expectations
The recent Barbie movie has sparked discussions about the societal expectations placed on women, particularly highlighted in a…
Oil prices, interest rates and war
President Trump Urges OPEC to Lower Oil Prices and Calls for Lower Interest Rates According to a recent…
Why AI Is Good for Humans (with Reid Hoffman)
Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn and a well-known entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author, recently sat down with…
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Are Way Worse Than Tariffs on China
Analysis of Recent Trade Tariff Proposals Some bad news and then some good news and then some bad…
My Weekly Reading for January 26, 2025
This decision marks a significant shift away from the protectionist policies that have long dominated the country's agricultural…
Trickle-down in Austin – Econlib
Trickle-down economics is often misunderstood as the belief that giving money to the wealthy will eventually benefit the…
Public Choice Doesnât Require Us to Assume People Are Evil
Public Choice, as explained by economist James M. Buchanan, is based on the idea that politicians are just…
Politics Feeds Mounting Discontent and Hatred
An Insightful Analysis on Trump's Political Method A thought-provoking reflection by The Economistâs US editor, John Prideaux, in…
What does “pro-business” mean? – Econlib
The Importance of Procedural Issues in Government Decision-Making Procedural issues often go overlooked in discussions about public policy.…
Cat Cardiologists, Howard Hughes, Symphony Music, and Economic Growth
The Sign of Economic Growth: Cat Cardiologists and Movie Watching Our beloved cat Theo has recently been diagnosed…
Not Enough âPolitical Will,â but What Is That?
In today's world, the concept of "political will" is often cited as the missing ingredient in various projects…
Productivity and Wages – Econlib
The Importance of Productivity in Improving Standard of Living In a recent article, the concept of productivity and…