Tauquir Shayaan
Teaching College Students About Money & Cryptocurrency
Introduction: This teaching note serves as a comprehensive guide for college instructors aiming to enlighten students about the…
Gates, Giving, and Government – Econlib
For years, Bill Gates has been a prominent figure in philanthropy through the Gates Foundation. Recently, he made…
The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the Wisdom of Friedman
President Trump has skillfully navigated Republican critiques of his “big, beautiful bill” by asserting that a vote against…
RFK Jr. Conducted a Pointless Vaccine Purge
The Wall Street Journal showcased a letter co-written by Charley Hooper and myself today (the print version will…
Mission accomplished? – Econlib
A recent Bloomberg article postulated that the Federal Reserve might consider proclaiming victory over inflation: While it may…
My Weekly Reading for June 15, 2025
 First and foremost, a heartfelt Happy Fathers’ Day to all the dads out there. by Gina Heeb,…
Back to the Seventeenth Century
The ongoing spat between the American and Chinese governments over export restrictions—especially concerning rare earth materials—has been dubbed…
Seigniorage – Econlib
In my post from June 10 regarding the penny, I noted: The U.S. government profits quite handsomely from…
The Marvels of a Flight
As I prepare to board my flight, I find myself in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with Zurich, Switzerland, just…
Lines, Legalism, Limits, and Likeness
In today’s discussion, we delve deeper into ideas inspired by Barry Lam’s thought-provoking book, Fewer Rules, Better People.…
The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why High Tariff Schemes Will Always Lower GDP
In the current discourse on declining GDP, one can’t help but notice how the national conservative and protectionist…
The Curious Task – Econlib
“The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they…
EconLog Price Theory: Cash Transfers
We're reviving the fascinating world of price theory with our latest series featuring Professor Bryan Cutsinger. For those…
Prime Mammals and the Limit of Limits
Recently, my fellow blogger David Henderson shared some intriguing thoughts on the boundaries of self-ownership. He posited that…
Thoughts for Your Penny – Econlib
 It's refreshing to see my co-blogger, Scott Sumner, tackle the anxieties surrounding the cessation of penny production.…