Tauquir Shayaan
An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part III
One way to read the comparison between Ithaca and Phaeacia is through the lens of political economy. In…
Utopian Experiments and Three Morality Tales: Socialism in New Harmony, Indiana
Legacy Despite its failure, New Harmony left a lasting legacy. The community served as a beacon for social…
The Unusual World of Israeli Democracy (with Rachel Gur)
In a recent episode of EconTalk, host Russ Roberts sat down with Rachel Gur of Reichman University to…
EconLog Price Theory: Cutsinger’s Solution to the Membership Difference
Uber Membership Option: Evaluating Two Statements Question: Uber offers a membership option that entitles members to a percentage…
My Weekly Reading and Viewing for March 2, 2025
In a recent interview conducted by Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe for Reason magazine on February 27, 2025,…
The ultimate “Gold Card”
President Trump recently proposed a “gold card” aimed at high net worth immigrants, which would sell for $5…
Property Rights in Colombia: Reality and Challenges
Property Rights in Colombia: Challenges and Opportunities Colombia's position in the International Property Rights Index, ranking 80th out…
Pierre Poilievre on Canada’s Dysfunctional Energy Policy
Canadian Oil: A Missed Opportunity In a recent interview with Canadian psychologist Jordan B. Peterson, Conservative Party leader…
How does a stronger US dollar hurt international college students?
As an international student, navigating the challenges of studying abroad can be daunting. Two years ago, a young…
Aluminum, Economics, and Liberty
The market for aluminum is facing a significant shift with the US administration planning to impose a general…
What money?
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding what the government should do with the $1 trillion dollars…
The NYT pivots on immigration
The New York Times on Immigration: A Critical Analysis The recent article in New York Times delves into…
Russ and Pete’s Excellent Adventure into the Socialist Calculation Debate
The Importance of Friedrich Hayek's "The Use of Knowledge in Society" For the past two decades of my…
The Political Problem of Tariffs
The Fallacy of Tariffs as a Miracle Drug Listening to protectionists tout tariffs as a cure-all solution can…
Who’s Afraid of Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of debate for over a decade, with proponents like Russ Roberts…