Tauquir Shayaan
My Top Ten EconLog Posts of 2024
Top 10 EconLog Posts of 2024 In 2024, I decided to compile what I consider to be the…
What causes policy mistakes? – Econlib
The Importance of Targeting Nominal GDP Over Inflation in Monetary Policy In a recent post by Scott Sumner,…
Concerns About Tariffs – Econlib
The Potential Impact of Donald Trump's Proposed Tariffs on the US Economy Donald Trump's reelection as President in…
EconLog Price Theory: Cotton v Wool
Welcome back to our series on Price Theory problems with Professor Bryan Cutsinger. If you missed the previous…
The Politics of Immigration – Econlib
Right-Wing Anti-Immigrant Parties in Europe: Rhetoric vs. Reality Recently, right-wing anti-immigrant parties have been gaining power in several…
Democracy for Liberal People: Part 1
Liberalism is a political philosophy that emphasizes democracy and markets as key components of a free society. Don…
A Dangerous Pass in 2025 and Beyond
In 2025, the future of liberty faces a major threat that has been looming larger since the rise…
Taxocracy – Econlib
Taxation is a topic that affects all of us, whether we realize it or not. From the clothes…
The Power of Nuance: Lessons for Public Health (with Emily Oster)
Public health messaging is crucial in ensuring that the public is well-informed about important health issues. In a…
My Weekly Reading for December 29, 2024
In a recent article by David Friedman on his Substack, he delves into the issue of gerrymandering in…
A Policy for All Seasons
George Selgin, a frequent guest on David Beckworth’s Macro Musings podcast, recently discussed a range of topics including…
Can Game Theory Explain Cooperation?
Game theory has always been a complex subject for many, including myself. Despite taking undergraduate courses in the…
The golden age of immigration is now
The debate around immigration in the United States has been ongoing for decades, with some critics arguing that…
A Search by Any Other Name
A Reflection on Military Life: The Reality of "Health and Comfort Inspections" Let me take you back to…
Two Thalidomide Disasters – Econlib
The Two Tragedies of Thalidomide: An Unforeseen Consequence of Legislation Most people are familiar with the tragic story…