Tauquir Shayaan
British Industrial Policy: This Time Is Different
In the latest issue of Regulation, I explore the resurgence of industrial policy—or as some prefer, “industrial strategy”—across…
An Econ 101 Error – Econlib
On June 17, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tweeted: Recent reports indicate that stablecoins could burgeon into a $3.7…
Losing Affection for GDP – Econlib
The more I delve into economic statistics, grappling with the real-world complexities, the less convinced I am that…
Roger Scruton’s Conservatism and Adam Smith
Roger Scruton English philosopher Roger Scruton, knighted in 2016 for his significant contributions to philosophy and public education,…
What Is Capitalism? (with Mike Munger)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is June 17th, 2025, and joining me is economist, author, and podcaster Mike…
My Weekly Reading and Viewing for July 6, 2025
For the next 19 days, my travels will limit my posting frequency. Cincinnati’s Beer-Loving Germans Weathered Anti-Immigrant and…
DOGE Was Always Doomed – Econlib
It seems that DOGE is poised to become a classic case study in the realm of overpromising and…
Bryan Caplan on Antitrust – Econlib
I've recently begun exploring Bryan Caplan's insightful new book, Pro-Market and Pro-Business: Essays on Laissez-faire, and I've made…
Jeff Hummel on the American Revolution
Every few years, I find myself revisiting a remarkable piece on the American Revolution penned by economic historian…
Transaction Costs and the Law
Ronald Coase, a luminary in economic thought, is best known for the Coase Theorem, a pivotal concept nestled…
Cash Transfers: Cutsinger’s Solution – Econlib
Question: A prevalent argument against providing public assistance in the form of direct cash handouts is the concern…
The Marriage of Jeff Bezos in Venice
The vocal discontent expressed by some Venetians regarding Jeff Bezos's wedding underscores a larger conversation about the intersection…
Defying the Data: Standard of Living Edition
In 2007, Eliezer Yudkowsky penned a thought-provoking article that introduced the concept of “defying the data.” The premise…
Which class are you in?
My perspective on left-wing interpretations of “class” is far from favorable. Progressives tend to equate class with income…
The Deceptive Power of Maps (with Paulina Rowinska)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is June 9th, 2025, and my guest is mathematician and author Paulina Rowinska.…