Tauquir Shayaan
Thinking About Friction – Econlib
A New Perspective on Economic Friction As a fair warning to readers, this article will delve into metaphors…
Bryan Caplan on the UAE
In Bryan Caplan's latest Substack post, "Reflections on United Arab Emirates," he delves into his experience in the…
Why Housing Is Artificially Expensive and What Can Be Done About It (with Bryan Caplan)
But, as you point out in the book, it's not just supply and demand. It's also the regulatory…
Should lottery directors be licensed?
Why Do Financial Advisors Need a License? One question that often comes to mind is why financial advisors…
My Weekly Reading for October 20, 2024
Controversy in Kalispell, Montana: Homeless Shelter Permit Revoked by Christian Britschgi, Reason, October 15, 2024 Excerpt: In a…
Trafficking versus Voluntary Prostitution – Econlib
In a recent Facebook message, a friend shared a story that shed light on the issue of sex…
Monetary shocks: A natural experiment
The Economist recently published an article discussing a unique natural experiment that sheds light on the impact of…
Revisiting Jon Murphy on Amazon
Exploring the Impact of Competition on Retail Pricing As the recent Amazon Prime Day sale swept through the…
Mortal Ignorance of Methodological Individualism
In a previous EconoLog post from 10 months ago, the discussion revolved around Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader…
Acemoglu and Robinson Basically Ignored Adam Smith
A Fresh Perspective on the Nobel Prize Winners in Economics Upon reading the insightful op/ed in the Wall…
Why DON’T We Talk About Bruno?
Bruno Leoni: The Forgotten Political Philosopher Who Shaped Modern Liberal Scholarship How much do you know about Bruno…
EconLog Price Theory Problems: Electric Vehicles
Price Theory Problem: Impact of Electric Vehicles on Oil Prices [Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of…
The Benevolence of Market Exchange – Smith vs Daggett
Understanding Benevolence and Self-Interest in Market Exchanges In his book Living Together, David Schmidtz sheds light on a…
U.S. Politicians Push for Ukraine to Reduce Freedom Further
US Pressure on Ukraine to Lower Draft Age Sparks Controversy A recent statement from a Ukrainian official has…
War and the Economic Concept of Substitution
Substitution plays a crucial role in economics, whether it involves consumers, producers, or even government entities like the…