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Politicians in Black Robes – Econlib
The rule of law has historically held a revered position among classical liberals. Although the term gained traction…
If Mississippi Became a Sovereign Country
Let’s engage in a thought experiment: imagine if Mississippi were to declare itself a sovereign nation. The term…
A Little Price Theory Goes a Long Way
 In an opinion piece titled “Liberation Day for Gas-Powered Cars,” published in the Wall Street Journal on…
Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is April 29th, 2025, and I’m pleased to welcome back psychologist Paul Bloom…
My Weekly Reading for May 25, 2025
 by Chris Edwards, Cato at Liberty, May 20, 2025 Excerpts: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is making headlines,…
The Ethics of Inequality – Econlib
In a world increasingly fraught with debates around social justice, wealth redistribution, and the state's role in our…
Joe Weisenthal on jobs and migration
A thought-provoking tweet by Joe Weisenthal caught my attention, tackling the intriguing issue of what drives interstate migration.…
Fewer Rules, Better People: What Lam Gets Right
In his thought-provoking book, Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion, Barry Lam presents a compelling case…
America is a manufacturing powerhouse
In a thought-provoking Bloomberg article by Dan Wang and Ben Reinhardt, a fresh perspective on US manufacturing emerges.…
Tariffs as Part of An Optimal Tax System
In a recent piece for the Hoover Institution’s Defining Ideas publication (“Clearing the Air on Tariffs and Deficits,”…
Limits on Self-Ownership? – Econlib
 A frequent contributor to my blog, Monte, recently posed an intriguing question in response to my piece…
The Problem of Extreme Cases
John Stuart Mill famously posited that pushing principles to their extreme can reveal their true worth, declaring, “unless…
Fewer Rules, Better People: How To Expand Discretion
In his thought-provoking work, Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion, Barry Lam presents a compelling case…
The middle income trap – Econlib
In the United States, individuals living in poverty frequently encounter steep implicit marginal tax rates, as their benefits…
Contradictions Can Be Revealing: A Current Example
Contradictory statements can often reveal a lack of understanding or even cognitive dissonance. However, they may also serve…