Tauquir Shayaan
The Underrated Bruno Leoni (with Michael Munger)
Bruno Leoni was a political economist whose life was as eventful as it was tragically brief. Born in…
Cochrane on interest rates and exchange rates
In a recent publication titled "Alternative Approaches to Monetary Policy," the author delves into the intricacies of low…
My Weekly Reading for September 29, 2024
Understanding the Impact of Building Regulations on Housing Availability by J.D. Tuccille, Reason, September 23, 2024. Excerpt: Building…
When mockery boomerangs – Econlib
Unraveling the Mystery of the Sunken Chinese Submarine Jim Geraghty, a writer for National Review, has been exploring…
Is There a Good Case for Requiring Gasoline Sellers to Carry Minimum Reserves?
When Governor Newsom called for a special session of the legislature to consider implementing a minimum inventory requirement…
D’Argenson’s Injunction to the State, Deep or Shallow
RenĂ©-Louis de Voyer, Marquis d’Argenson, a lesser-known figure of the 18th century, has some valuable lessons to teach…
A Possible Correction on Milton Friedman’s “Isolation”
The Enigma of Milton Friedman’s Alleged Isolation On September 4, I delved into a post titled “The Isolated…
Taking Sides Between Potential and Current Homeowners
The issue of rising housing prices is a complex one, influenced by a variety of economic and political…
Monetary policy was even worse than we thought
New Revised Estimates Show Strong Economic Growth In a recent post, the claim was made that the overall…
Minimum Wages and the Substitution Effect
The Substitution Effect: A Closer Look at Economics in Action The concept of the substitution effect in economics…
What monetary stimulus? – Econlib
New Monetary Stimulus Measures in China: What Really Happened? Recently, Bloomberg reported on China's central bank unveiling a…
From the Middle Ages to Today’s Libertarian Tent?
In the Fall issue of Regulation, there are three articles that delve into the realm of individual liberty.…
Truth, Loyalty Signaling, and Externalities
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been known for making controversial statements throughout her political career. In an interview with Anderson…
The Mysterious World of Owls (with Jennifer Ackerman)
Jennifer Ackerman's latest book, "What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds," delves…
When Policy Goals Conflict – Econlib
In a recent post by Matt Yglesias, the complexities of US energy policies were brought to light. The…