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Zoltraak: Competition versus Stagnation – Econlib
In the realm of Japanese anime, there exists a captivating series titled Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Unlike its…
Game theory in Crazy Town
Imagine a child excitedly inviting you to play, claiming they have an invisible unicorn in their room. One…
Free Trade and Economic Freedom
Donald Trump’s trade policies are facing criticism, with many arguing that they inflict economic harm. The Tax Foundation…
It’s Even Better Than A Consumption Surplus
Co-blogger Kevin Corcoran recently penned a compelling piece advocating for a rebranding of the term “trade deficit.” He…
Tariffs and the economy – Econlib
There's been a surge of discussions regarding the impact of tariffs on our economy. Here are my reflections…
Global nationalism: Part 2 – Econlib
A few months ago, I penned a piece exploring the inherent contradictions of global nationalism. The recent Canadian…
Independent Institutions and Private Force
Harvard University stands as a bastion of private education, though it often seems tangled in the shifting sands…
Crisis and Leviathan: The Federal Government in the Civil War
As the Civil War erupted in 1861, the federal government, much like any organization facing a fiscal crisis,…
The Past and Future of AI (with Dwarkesh Patel)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: It’s March 25th, 2025, and joining me today is Dwarkesh Patel, a podcaster and…
When externalities conflict – Econlib
The air we breathe is increasingly laden with the toxic byproducts of coal-fired power plants, leading to significant…
Clearing the Air on Tariffs and Trade Deficits
 Let’s dissect this argument piece by piece. To start, is having a trade deficit with a specific…
Adam Smith Definitely Would Not Approve
Janet Bufton recently shared an insightful post regarding Adam Smith's views on tariffs, and I feel compelled to…
Bans on Artificial Food Dyes are Unjust
In recent months, artificial food dyes have emerged as a surprisingly hot topic. The FDA's recent ban on…
One way or another – Econlib
In 2014, Vladimir Putin executed a bold maneuver by annexing Crimea, a region that Russia had previously acknowledged…
EconLog Price Theory: Gas Shortages
We are reviving the discussion around price theory through our new series on Price Theory challenges with Professor…