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Price Controls with Fixed Supply
Price gouging is a controversial topic that often sparks heated debates among economists and policymakers. While most economists…
Real shocks and recessions – Econlib
Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen are currently hosting a podcast series delving into the economy of the 1970s.…
The Good Old Days Weren’t So Great
The universe, as economist Noah Smith points out, is constantly presenting challenges that threaten our existence, from asteroids…
Did Inequality Fall Between 1870 and 1910?Â
The period spanning from 1870 to 1910, encompassing the Gilded Age and Progressive era, is often characterized as…
Cultures – Econlib
Culture is a concept that is often difficult to define, encompassing a wide range of shared rules of…
Is China a developing nation?
China's Development Status: A Closer Look When it comes to determining whether China should be considered a developing…
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…