Tauquir Shayaan
A Longer-Term Simon/Ehrlich Bet – Econlib
The Legacy of Julian Simon and the Famous Bet with Paul Ehrlich Many of you may be familiar…
Rational Crime and Subjective Probability
A Closer Look at Criminal Behavior: Lessons from True Crime As a self-professed true crime enthusiast, I often…
Politics, the Military, and the Sagittarius A* Black Hole
The recent incidents of public mayhem at the beginning of the new year involving American-born citizens with military…
Democracy for Liberal People: Part 2
Inclusion and openness are essential components of a robust liberal democracy. In Part 1 of this series, we…
Not Your Grandfather’s America – Econlib
The Changing Landscape of Politics and Business in the 21st Century As the years pass by, it becomes…
ESG and the Purpose of Corporations: Back to Basics
The ESG agenda, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, has gained significant momentum in recent years. Originating…
The Reluctant Activist, or Not Only Can You Fight City Hall, You Can Actually Win
In January 2004, David Henderson wrote an article titled "The Reluctant Activist, or Not Only Can You Fight…
What Should Economists Do? A Historical Perspective
Buchanan's opposition to the traditional view of economics as a science of choice and his emphasis on exchange…
Mind Your Metaphors – Econlib
Metaphors in Economics: A Closer Look In the realm of economics, metaphors play a crucial role in shaping…
An Economic Approach to Homer’s Odyssey: Part I
The economic approach to Homer's Odyssey offers a unique perspective on the classic epic poem. Rather than trying…
Understanding the Settler Colonialism Movement (with Adam Kirsch)
And, it also means that there's a kind of shared guilt or complicity that all non-indigenous people have…
The Beauty of Trade, Again
Trade has always been a crucial aspect of the global economy, allowing individuals to access goods and services…
Saving Money by Not Spending
How I Cut My Expenses in Half by Embracing a Frugal Lifestyle Living Like a Graduate Student to…
Revealed preference
In today's political climate, it's important to pay attention to what government officials do, rather than just what…
Let’s Talk Toasters – Econlib
In a recent statement, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance made a controversial remark about imported toasters, claiming that "a…