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Averages, Margins, and Memes – Econlib
Economics often dances to the tune of counterintuitiveness, while simultaneously serving as a mirror to human behavior. This…
Where Are the “Free Market Advocates”?
While the Financial Times article offers some enlightening insights, it also raises a few bewildering points in its…
The False Promise of Populism
Populism has emerged as one of the defining political phenomena of our era, yet it remains shrouded in…
Trade War Fears – Econlib
Among my cinematic favorites, the 1982 cyberpunk-noir masterpiece Blade Runner stands out. This film didn’t just launch the…
The Nato debate, one year later
Let’s revisit an intriguing debate from early 2024, when Trump proclaimed that he wouldn’t guarantee defense for NATO…
Review of the Strong Gods III: Reno Swings and Misses on Economics
R. R. Reno’s book The Return of the Strong Gods ambitiously traverses a wide array of topics, dipping…
Social Security Is a Ponzi Scheme
Recently, Alex Tabarrok published a thought-provoking piece at Marginal Revolution titled, “Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?” In…
Organized Hatred From Above – Econlib
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and Canada—specifically between their respective governments—serves as a vivid illustration…
David Bier on Legal Immigration
 The Shift in American Perception Towards Immigration: A Military Professor's Observations In the early 2000s, a notable…
Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality
Recording Date: February 27, 2025 Russ Roberts: Today we have the privilege of welcoming author Will Guidara, former…
My Weekly Reading for March 9, 2025
In a recent development that could be straight out of a dystopian novel, the ride reservation service Empower…
Firms Moving to the US Pay a Tariff Equivalent
President Donald Trump recently made some bold statements regarding his new tariffs, suggesting that foreign exporters could avoid…
Economic warfare
In a recent interview with Tyler Cowen, the question of why China doesn't end its deflation by devaluing…
Herb Stein on Balance of Payments
Herbert Stein, a renowned economist, made a significant contribution to the understanding of the balance of payments in…
Authoritarianism: A Deal with the Devil
The Dangers of Authoritarianism: Lessons from History The mouse smiled brightly It outfoxed the cat! Then down came…