Tauquir Shayaan

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I, Can – Econlib

Understanding How Systems Work Exploring the intricacies of how systems operate is a fascinating journey that often reveals

Is China waking up? – Econlib

China's Economic Shift Towards Market-Oriented Policies Over the past decade, China has gradually moved away from its previous

Who Won the Socialist Calculation Debate (with Peter Boettke)

The socialist calculation debate, as outlined by Peter Boettke, delves into the fundamental economic issues surrounding socialism and

My Weekly Reading for February 16, 2025

California's Wildfire Crisis: A Closer Look at the Root Causes By Steven Greenhut, Reason, February 14, 2025. The

Bitcoin isn’t money – Econlib

The Debate Over Bitcoin: Is Collapse Inevitable? In a recent interview with Eugene Fama, the Nobel laureate predicted

Are Conflicts of Interest at the FDA a Big Problem?

Examining Conflicts of Interest at Government Health Agencies A recent snippet on Fox News Channel featured RFK, Jr.

Innovation’s Norms of Engagement – Econlib

Technology has long been seen as a catalyst for progress and prosperity, but the question of under what

What We Owe Each Other

Liberalism as a Vaccine Against Authoritarianism: The Role of Justice In a recent discussion on EconLog, Scott Sumner

Price Increases and Possible Consequences

The recent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January has sparked concerns about a possible resurgence

Reciprocal tariff cuts? – Econlib

Are Reciprocal Tariffs a Good Idea for Trade? When considering economic theories, the concept of symmetry is often

Why Can’t Food Stamps be Used for a Rotisserie Chicken?

A Closer Look at SNAP Benefits and Food Choices Several months ago, while browsing through a convenience store,

Should we allow bribery? – Econlib

The Financial Times recently reported that President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to cease enforcement

EconLog Price Theory: The Membership Difference?

Welcome back to our ongoing series on Price Theory problems with Professor Bryan Cutsinger. If you missed the

California’s New Fuel Standards Hurt the Poor, with Little Environment Benefit

California is currently facing a crisis on multiple fronts - from raging wildfires to soaring energy costs. The

Reno On the Social Effects of Banishing The Strong Gods

The Consequences of Banishing the Strong Gods In a previous post, I explored R. R. Reno's insights into