Tauquir Shayaan
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…
Trade and Wages – Econlib
In his recent essay at American Compass, Michael Lind attempts to challenge certain aspects of economists' arguments for…
My October 1 Talk at OLLI
A recent talk on Social Security reform at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University,…
Price Stickiness, Policy Stickiness – Econlib
The Real World vs. Perfect Markets: A Tale of Price and Policy Stickiness Perfect markets make a nice…
Why sanctions often fail to work
Sanctions Against Russia: The Unforeseen Consequences As we entered 2022, there was a sense of optimism surrounding the…
“Here, We Sell Local”: Collectivist or Tribal Protectionism
Nationalism as a Form of Modern Tribalism Nationalism is often viewed as a form of collectivism or modern…
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…