Tauquir Shayaan
Laffer Curve in the United Kingdom?
The FT presents a compelling narrative surrounding the UK government's struggle to enhance capital gains tax (CGT) revenue,…
We Have Never Been Woke Part 4: Why Are Symbolic Capitalists Woke?
This marks the fourth installment of my deep dive into Musa al-Gharbi’s We Have Never Been Woke. (Check…
Equality Before the Law, Equality of Permission, and the Language of Libertarianism
When we engage in dialogue, the manner in which we express ourselves can be just as significant as…
Who Got the Biggest Percentage Tax Cuts?
The revelation may catch you off guard. In countless discussions surrounding tax cuts—whether it’s the most recent ones…
Accounting Identities and Economic Theories
The interplay between accounting identities and economic models often remains shrouded in confusion. An accounting identity, by definition,…
We Have Never Been Woke Part 3: Symbolic Capital and Symbolic Capitalists
In the previous installment of this series, we delved into Musa al-Gharbi’s concept of "symbolic capitalists," a group…
Sorts of Deals – Econlib
At its core, a deal represents an agreement where something is exchanged for a consideration. However, the realm…
Medical Practice Without Consent – Econlib
In the realm of health care, informed consent and respect for personal autonomy are the guiding principles for…
The Cost of Building Progress
Book Review of: Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back by Marc J. Dunkelman,;…
F.A Hayek: Education Is an Obligation, Not a Right
Friedrich A. Hayek In a landscape marked by political division, a striking consensus emerges among Americans: the belief…
Taxing the Rich: It’s Complicated
After a protracted battle filled with twists and turns, Congress has, this summer, managed to pass an unprecedented…
Let Me Be Forgotten (with Lowry Pressly)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is July 10th, 2025, and I have the pleasure of speaking with Lowry…
Diocletian, the Roman Empire, and Forever Failing Price Controls
The Roman Empire faced a significant crisis during the period known as the Crisis of the Third Century…
We Have Never Been Woke Part 2: Of “We” and “Wokeness”
In my previous discussion, I hinted at delving into Musa al-Gharbi’s analytical framework and the assumptions presented in…
Joshua Rauh on Federal Spending, Tax Revenue, Economic Growth, and Deficits
On July 26, Joshua Rauh, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, addressed the House Ways and Means…