Tauquir Shayaan
Reno on the Banishing of the Strong Gods
The idea that critical questioning and independence were the keys to moral progress gained traction over time, leading…
Freedom and Responsibility – Econlib
The Danger of Government Overreach in Regulating Speech In recent years, the power of the Federal government to…
Liberalism, Not Only Freedom, as Vaccine
Scott Sumner's argument that liberalism can act as a vaccine against authoritarianism raises important questions about the relationship…
Will Tariffs Lower Prices? – Econlib
The Flawed Argument for Tariffs Leading to Lower Prices There is a common argument in favor of protectionist…
Deadweight Loss From Taxes is Proportional to the Square of the Tax Rate
In a recent post, it was discussed how the deadweight loss resulting from a tax is directly proportional…
We’re an empire now
Gideon Rachman, writing in the Financial Times, highlights the current trend of macho swagger in Washington when it…
Undoing Past Policies: How Likely Are Repeals in the 119th Congress?
Using data from the Congressional Research Service, we found that of the 293 attempts to repeal laws between…
The Psychology of Authoritarianism – Econlib
Luke Conway's book, "Liberal Bullies," delves into the realm of authoritarianism and its presence within the political left.…
The Market Society Is a Pro-Social Society
They must persuade consumers that their product or service is worth exchanging their hard-earned money for. And in…
An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part II
The polities of Pylos and Sparta in Homer's epic, The Odyssey, offer a glimpse into the complex and…
Don’t Substitute Tariffs for Income Taxes: You’ll Get Both
The original tax-swap bargain that was implemented within a decade had promising intentions, but unfortunately, both elements of…
Coase, the Rules of the Game, and the Costs of Perfection (with Daisy Christodoulou)
It disrupts the flow of the game, it disrupts the emotional intensity of the game. It disrupts the…
The Elementary Economics of Tariffs and Protectionism
In a recent move by President Donald Trump, high tariffs were imposed on various goods, sparking a debate…
My Weekly Reading for February 2, 2025
The Impact of Tariffs on North American Manufacturing by John Smith, The Economic Times, February 5, 2025. In…
Does money make you happy?
Exploring the Relationship Between Income and Happiness When it comes to studies on happiness, there is often a…