Tauquir Shayaan
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…
Household Net Worth Has Increased Relatively Steadily
 On March 7, 2025, I drew attention to Herb Stein’s insightful article “Balance of Payments,” featured in…
What Ought Economists Do? – Econlib
The recent tariffs imposed by Donald Trump have ignited a spirited debate among economists and laypeople alike: Are…
It Is Basically Holistically Intuitive
To effectively dissect the interplay between society and the economy—especially when the objective is to manipulate the actions…
Do All Creatures, Great and Small, and Made From Silicon, Have Rights? (with Jeff Sebo)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is March 12th, 2025, and I am joined by author and philosopher Jeff…
Laws are for the little people
There's a persistent skepticism surrounding the use of "national security" as a blanket justification for a variety of…
My Weekly Reading for March 30, 2025
  by Chris Edwards, Cato at Liberty, March 24, 2025. Excerpt: Federal spending operates on a dual…
No, VATs are not like export subsidies
Tyler Cowen recently made a rather unusual misstep: He posed the question of whether EU resources should prioritize…
Social Contract Ambiguity – Econlib
In his thought-provoking book, The Problem of Political Authority, Michael Huemer delves into the contentious issue of political…