Tauquir Shayaan
June is Liberty Month – Econlib
Embrace the liberty trifecta, fittingly showcased on a platform backed by the Liberty Fund. Five years ago, I…
Political Violence in Minnesota and Elsewhere
Political violence is defined as violence driven by political motives. To clarify further, the distinction between political violence…
Basic Public-Choice Analysis of Attacking Iran
Public choice theory, grounded in methodological individualism, provides a valuable lens to examine a pressing question of our…
Lessons from Chinese history – Econlib
The Economist recently offered a compelling review of Johan Norberg's latest work, Peak Human. One particularly striking segment…
Teaching College Students About Money & Cryptocurrency
Introduction: This teaching note serves as a comprehensive guide for college instructors aiming to enlighten students about the…
Gates, Giving, and Government – Econlib
For years, Bill Gates has been a prominent figure in philanthropy through the Gates Foundation. Recently, he made…
The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the Wisdom of Friedman
President Trump has skillfully navigated Republican critiques of his “big, beautiful bill” by asserting that a vote against…
RFK Jr. Conducted a Pointless Vaccine Purge
The Wall Street Journal showcased a letter co-written by Charley Hooper and myself today (the print version will…
Mission accomplished? – Econlib
A recent Bloomberg article postulated that the Federal Reserve might consider proclaiming victory over inflation: While it may…
My Weekly Reading for June 15, 2025
 First and foremost, a heartfelt Happy Fathers’ Day to all the dads out there. by Gina Heeb,…
Back to the Seventeenth Century
The ongoing spat between the American and Chinese governments over export restrictions—especially concerning rare earth materials—has been dubbed…
Seigniorage – Econlib
In my post from June 10 regarding the penny, I noted: The U.S. government profits quite handsomely from…
The Marvels of a Flight
As I prepare to board my flight, I find myself in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with Zurich, Switzerland, just…
Lines, Legalism, Limits, and Likeness
In today’s discussion, we delve deeper into ideas inspired by Barry Lam’s thought-provoking book, Fewer Rules, Better People.…
The Math Ain’t Mathing: Why High Tariff Schemes Will Always Lower GDP
In the current discourse on declining GDP, one can’t help but notice how the national conservative and protectionist…