Tauquir Shayaan
Weep, Shudder, Die: The Secret of Opera Revealed (with Dana Gioia)
Dana Gioia: That's a great story. Children often have such honest and innocent reactions to opera. It's true…
My Weekly Reading for January 19, 2025
The United States is currently facing a housing affordability crisis, with new data from Realtor.com shedding light on…
Greedflation in Turkey? How about greedspending?
It has come to light that the concept of "greedflation" is not just a misconception in the United…
Financial Education and Economic Development
Financial education plays a crucial role in the economic and social development of nations. Understanding personal finances and…
Government Junk Fees – Econlib
FTC Rumored to Take Legal Action Against Greystar for Hidden Fees Recent rumors suggest that the Federal Trade…
A Coase Story about Gambling
The Economics of Gambling: Insights from Ronald Coase and Paul Samuelson Renowned economist Ronald Coase's perspective on gambling…
Dealing with Danes – Econlib
Tyler Cowen recently made a thought-provoking comment regarding the purchase of the Danish West Indies in 1917. This…
Thank Goodness He Didn’t Spend All of It
Why Biden's Unspent Trillion-Dollar Budget Should Make You Feel Both Angry and Relieved In a scenario reminiscent of…
Fiscal Discipline: Reduce Spending and Empower People
The growing $36 trillion federal debt poses a significant threat to economic freedom and prosperity, impacting both current…
Why A Canada/U.S. Union is a Bad Idea
I recently stumbled upon an article that I wrote over two decades ago for a Canadian audience, and…
Trade and Competition – Econlib
Understanding International Trade: Cooperation Over Competition In a world where international trade is often viewed as a competitive…
To the Cost-Cutting Enthusiasts, Good Luck!
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are taking on a monumental task as co-chairs of President-Elect Donald Trump's Department…
The case against price controls
The importance of allowing markets to set prices is a topic that has been gaining increased attention in…
Confusions About Collectives – Econlib
Humans have always worked in groups, and this collaboration has made us stronger. The concept of specialization and…
Jimmy Carter: The Great Deregulator?
Jimmy Carter’s presidency in the United States from 1977 to 1981 was marked by significant deregulation in various…