Tauquir Shayaan
Debauched Currency Leads to Debauched Hot Dogs
In a recent EconLog post by David Henderson, the declining quality of the $1.50 Costco Hot Dog was…
My Weekly Reading for September 8, 2024
Romina Boccia and Ivane Nachkebia, from Cato at Liberty, published an insightful article on September 5, 2024, discussing…
Don’t be a contrarian – Econlib
The Dangers of Being a Professional Contrarian When it comes to forming opinions and beliefs, it's important to…
Benson Interviews Henderson on COVID, Lockdowns, and Monetary Policy
Financial planner Drew Benson, a former student of economist David Henderson, was recently interviewed in two parts. The…
The Half-Life of Asymmetric Information
The Impact of Technological Innovation on Market Imperfections Referencing the insightful book edited by Dan Klein and Fred…
Mummified Political Economy for the 25th Anniversary of The Mummy
Advanced Economic Themes For the more advanced student of economics, The Mummy and The Mummy Returns offer opportunities…
Actualism, Possibilism, and Public Choice
The Debate Between Actualists and Possibilists in Philosophy One of the intriguing debates in philosophy revolves around the…
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…