Tauquir Shayaan
The Monkey’s Paw and interest rates
The Potential Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on the Economy A recent article in The Economist discussed the…
My Weekly Reading and Viewing for December 8, 2024
The Institute for Justice (I.J.), a public interest law firm, recently announced a major victory for small business…
Economics In Personal Decision Making
Understanding the Importance of Studying Economics Studying economics is often emphasized for two main reasons in textbooks and…
Does National Security Justify Trade Restrictions?
Why Free Trade is Essential for Economic Growth In a recent Defining Ideas article, “Why Trade Should Be…
Thinking About Imports and Exports
International Trade: A Thought Experiment When it comes to international trade and its impact on the wealth of…
Jeff Hummel on Tether – Econlib
Analysis of Tether's Holdings in US Treasuries Jeff Hummel, a renowned monetary theory teacher, recently provided insightful analysis…
The Self-Government of the People
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Russell Vought for the position of director of the Office of Management and…
What Deindustrialization? – Econlib
Many critics of free trade argue that globalization has led to the US becoming deindustrialized; That is, trade…
What Cass Sunstein Omits in Discussing DOGE
Government Efficiency: A Critical Consideration for Deregulation Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein has outlined a concise list of…
Letting the Rich Subsidize the Poor
The Economics of Cranberries: Why High Prices Today Benefit Everyone Tomorrow In a recent post, the discussion revolved…
The Bitter Irony of Donald Trump’s Attack on U.S. Steel
President-elect Trump's Stance on Foreign Investment On December 2, President-elect Donald Trump made a bold statement regarding the…
Pumpkin is a Feeling – Econlib
A Deeper Look at the Cultural Significance of Pumpkin Flavored Treats A local chain of coffee shops in…
Notre-Dame: Private Financing of a “Public Good”
Visiting the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris is a truly remarkable experience, especially after the devastating fire that ravaged…
The roots of debanking – Econlib
Debanking is a hot topic of discussion in recent times, with many pointing to it as a symptom…