Tauquir Shayaan
What Would True Reciprocity Mean?
 President Trump has recently rolled out his ambitious plan for increased tariffs, a proposal that appears to…
The Ugliness of the Great Protectionist State
It’s often said that economists have a knack for stating the obvious—insights that require more common sense than…
America’s Cultural Revolution – Econlib
Recent announcements regarding tariffs have raised eyebrows—particularly due to the formula behind them, which most economists deem nonsensical:…
I, Pencil with Tariff Rates Added
 In 1958, Leonard Read set out to distill some of Friedrich Hayek’s insights from “The Use of…
The Slave to Our Passions
I recently came across some fascinating remarks made by Giannis Antetokounmpo, a player for the Milwaukee Bucks, regarding…
Remember Congress? – Econlib
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had some rather bold statements recently, suggesting that we should allow President Donald Trump…
Poor Netanyahu – Econlib
Netanyahu's Predicament: A Tariff Tango with the U.S. In a strategic maneuver to sidestep impending tariffs from President…
A Silver Lining, but… – Econlib
On April 2, President Donald Trump enacted a set of customs tariffs on imported goods that, according to…
International Trade Exam Question – Econlib
Question: A key objective of NAFTA (and its successor agreements) has been to foster economic integration among North…
The Second Law of Demand and Supply in Action
As egg prices continue their upward trajectory, the need for intervention is becoming increasingly apparent. Back in October…
To Lie or Not To Lie: Moral and Economic Reasons
For students delving into economics, particularly public choice theory, the expectation is clear: politicians are likely to stretch…
The Joy of Freedom in the Digital Age
The title of this piece pays homage to co-blogger David Henderson’s insightful 2001 work, The Joy of Freedom:…
Elasticity and Tax Burdens – Econlib
The Financial Times recently published an article examining the implications of a proposed tax on Chinese vessels operating…
Recent Mistakes I’ve Made – Econlib
 Trump's Trade Tactics: A Lesson in Economic Reality As we approach Liberation Day on April 2, I…
EconLog Price Theory: Inflation Targets
We are resurrecting the age-old concept of price theory with our latest series featuring Professor Bryan Cutsinger. To…