Tauquir Shayaan
JD Vance Meets the Pope
On April 20, with the sun setting on his papacy, Vice President JD Vance, a staunch Catholic, had…
Silver Linings and Green Clouds
As I pen this reflection, it has been roughly two weeks since the announcement of the “Liberation Day”…
Introducing Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion
Ideas often reveal themselves in the most unexpected venues. The British comedian David Mitchell once humorously noted that…
Health Care Markets Fail So Government Must Intervene? Kenneth Arrow Said No Such Thing
We've all been subjected to the familiar mantra, the sort of incantation that echoes through the halls of…
The trade debate revisited – Econlib
A lively ideological clash is unfolding within the Trump administration, driven by two distinct factions. One faction, led…
Of ChatGPT’s Sense of Humor
For over two years, I've casually shared my experiences with AI bots—primarily ChatGPT, which has even lent a…
Why Christianity Needs to Help Save Democracy (with Jonathan Rauch)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Welcome to the show on this fine March 24th, 2025! Today, I'm joined by…
My Weekly Reading for April 20, 2025
 by David J. Bier, Cato at Liberty, April 15, 2025. Excerpt: Recently, I encountered a rather alarming…
Public Statement in Favor of Free Trade and Against Tariffs
 At the heart of America's enduring success lies a steadfast commitment to entrepreneurship and voluntary economic exchange.…
Businesses are suffering – Econlib
Economic shifts invariably create a landscape of victors and vanquished. For instance, ride-sharing services have posed significant challenges…
Why Hold Laws As Binding On the Rulers
The fundamental economic rationale for subjecting political authority—what we commonly refer to as “government”—to overarching laws it must…
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…