Tauquir Shayaan
An Old Movie Reminds Me of Two Lost Freedoms
 Recently, I found myself immersed in a classic film from 1943 titled Watch on the Rhine, featuring…
Artificial Intelligence: Doom or Boom?
Does the prospect of rogue AI keep you tossing and turning at night? Are you on the edge…
The Government You Wished For
For those in America who have longed for a more forceful government to enact positive change, your prayers…
Trade deficits forever? – Econlib
Josh Hendrickson has recently published a thought-provoking Substack post that dives into the implications of the US dollar's…
The Display Test: Market Efficiency
In reflecting on R. R. Reno’s book Return of the Strong Gods, I found myself acknowledging Reno’s adeptness…
Whataboutism – Econlib
 In the labyrinthine world of online debates, one term frequently surfaces: “Whataboutism.” Here’s the standard definition: Whataboutism…
Colloquial Law – Econlib
To make any scientific field accessible to the masses, effective communication is essential. My research delves into how…
Sleazy boomers and wholesome zoomers
The Economist has recently published a captivating series of articles that delve into evolving dynamics within Western culture.…
Why Shouldn’t We Subtract the Added Value from Imports from the Trade Deficit?
Regular reader Alan Goldhammer wrote: I fully understand how tariffs work and know that the calculation for the…
Remembering Paul Lewis – Econlib
The Liberty Fund community has recently faced a profound loss with the passing of Paul Lewis. Paul, a…
Rebranding the Trade Deficit – Econlib
Welcome back to the peculiar universe of "Kevin’s critiques on economists’ naming conventions." Today, let’s tackle the term…
Inflation Targets: Cutsinger’s solution – Econlib
Question: A number of economists are suggesting that the Federal Reserve should consider increasing its inflation target from…
Trade as a Scapegoat – Econlib
It’s become a common reflex to point the finger at trade when discussing the decline of the Rustbelt.…
Incoherence, Grand Plans, and Politicians’ Self-Interest
Understanding the Chaotic Tariff Moves of President Trump What lies behind President Donald Trump’s erratic approach to tariffs?…
Rational and Religious (with Ross Douthat)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is March 19th, 2025, and I'm joined by Ross Douthat, an author and…