Tauquir Shayaan
Kelo at 20 Years: How to Regulate the Regulators?
This month marks two decades since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. City of New…
Law and Policy – Econlib
In the aftermath of a legal ruling on a particular policy, discussions often ensue that misconstrue the court's…
Military Action and Linguistic Shortcuts
Human beings have an astonishing knack for following political leaders, even when such obedience does not align with…
Error in Crushing Capitalism – Econlib
Last week, I shared insights from my review of Norbert J. Michel’s enlightening book, Crushing Capitalism: How Populist…
Are immigrants self-deporting? – Econlib
A recent study conducted by the Center for Immigration Studies raises a provocative question: Is the number of…
Companies Don’t Need Regulation to Cut Back on “Excessive Packaging”
Rahm Emanuel, a former member of the Obama administration, once quipped that “you never want a serious crisis…
There Was No US Strike on Iran
The Unyielding Nature of Obedience in Politics Humans exhibit a remarkable propensity to follow political leaders, often to…
How to Be a Super Ager (with Eric Topol)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is May 28th, 2025, and I’m thrilled to welcome back Dr. Eric Topol,…
My Weekly Reading for June 22, 2025
by Michael Crow, Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2025 (electronic version) Excerpts: The recent actions taken by the…
Small government in Somalia – Econlib
It’s not uncommon to hear progressives scoff at the notion of a “libertarian paradise” in Somalia, a country…
Thoughts from Crushing Capitalism – Econlib
In my examination of Norbert J. Michel’s Crushing Capitalism, which I referenced yesterday, I regrettably overlooked two noteworthy…
The Resilient American Dream – Econlib
 The notion that the American dream has slipped beyond the reach of a significant portion of the…
Adam Smith, George Orwell, and Rules for Writing
In The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Adam Smith employs the craft of writing as a metaphor for moral…
Getting “Screwed” on Trade? – Econlib
Back in February, Donald Trump made a bold assertion that the European Union was established with the explicit…
June is Liberty Month – Econlib
Embrace the liberty trifecta, fittingly showcased on a platform backed by the Liberty Fund. Five years ago, I…