Tauquir Shayaan
Bad Economics in Fiction, Star Trek edition
The Flawed Economics of Star Trek's Ferengi Rules of Acquisition When it comes to using fiction to convey…
The Wrong Road to Freedom
Stiglitz’s argument that economic concentration in the late 19th century necessitated government intervention to prevent monopolies is therefore…
Capitalism, Corruption, and the Ugly Pig
Ruchir Sharma’s book, "What Went Wrong with Capitalism?" delves deep into the issues plaguing the capitalist system and…
Can We Morally Assess Business?
Businesses are often portrayed in a negative light, with accusations of greed, selfishness, and immorality being common in…
Beware of Economic Misconceptions – Econlib
Economist Herbert Stein, reflecting on his time in the Nixon Administration, highlighted two key lessons he had learned.…
Reclaiming Tribalism (with Michael Morris)
The South Korean soccer team was not doing well, and the country was desperate for a win on…
My Weekly Reading for October 6, 2024
Fiona Harrigan, a well-respected writer for Reason, recently discussed a bill that had both positive and negative implications…
The Dictator’s Incentives and Trade-Offs
The recent story in the Wall Street Journal sheds light on the challenges and complexities faced by dictators,…
Bella and Brutto are Different: A Lesson in Comparative Advantage
As we enter the Fall semester, a multitude of students will embark on their first economics course, delving…
The Dictator’s Trade-Offs and Incentives
A recent story in the esteemed publication, the Wall Street Journal, sheds light on the challenges and dilemmas…
Goolsbee vs. Summers – Econlib
In a recent article on Bloomberg, two prominent economists shared their perspectives on the strong September jobs report.…
Real-Life Economics: Rational or Complex?
Doyne Farmer’s recent conversation with EconTalk’s Russ Roberts has sparked discussions about the current state of economics and…
How to Help Consumers – Econlib
The Importance of Economics in Making Consumers Better Off When it comes to improving the well-being of consumers,…
Tolstoy, Kirzner, and Happiness as a Process
A Detailed Exploration of Happiness and Markets in Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina A recent Liberty Fund Virtual Reading…
What ails the Anglosphere? – Econlib
In recent times, there has been a growing concern about productivity issues in English-speaking countries. A research paper…