Tauquir Shayaan
Californians, If They’re Like the Rest of America, Have Already Answered
 The Choice Facing Californians: Low Carbon or Low Gasoline Prices? Recently, the Energy Institute at Haas, part…
The Media, Alcohol, and Illegal Drugs
The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, especially during times of war. Propaganda is often…
Susan Cain on Bittersweet and the Happiness of Melancholy
And, music, these songs that speak to us in these incredibly poignant ways, they're almost like a balm…
My Weekly Reading for October 27, 2024
The Dynamics of the Supreme Court and Private Relief Efforts in North Carolina by , , . Excerpt:…
Germany, Japan, and Telangana – Econlib
The Impact of Clean Slate on Economic Growth: Lessons from Telangana Mancur Olson's theory about the post-WWII economic…
The Socialist Calculation Debate: Theory in Action
The debate on socialism and its economic implications has long been a subject of interest, particularly within the…
Empowering Strong Families: More Government Isn’t the Answer
The recent vice-presidential debate between Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz shed light on the importance of…
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…