Tauquir Shayaan
Misusing Trade Agreements – Econlib
On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took the reins from the North American Free Trade…
Separating Some Terms – Econlib
Political perspectives are frequently oversimplified, often portrayed as existing solely on a linear left/right continuum. This same reductive…
Tit-for-Tat in Politics – Econlib
Cooperation stands as both a delicate thread and a vital pillar of political existence. It's fragile because individuals…
The Wonder of the Emergent Mind (with Gaurav Suri)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is October 21st, 2025, and joining me is Gaurav Suri, a neuroscientist and…
Strong Claims Need Strong Evidence
Each semester while teaching Principles of Microeconomics, I invariably encounter a variant of this question on my exams:…
Pricing Plumbing: Cutsinger’s Solution – Econlib
Question: In Texas, the Minimum Construction Standards dictate that all plumbing fixtures must bear the WaterSense certification. This…
Applaud All Market-Made Millions – Econlib
During the NFL offseason, star running back Saquon Barkley inked a stunning $40 million contract extension with the…
Shampoo, Property Rights, and Civilization (with Anthony Gill)
0:37Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is September 17th, 2025, and I have the pleasure of welcoming back Political Scientist…
Introducing: Sam’s Links – Econlib
Allow us to introduce a fresh perspective in the realm of economic thought here at Econlib, Sam Enright.…
Why Liberalism – Econlib
In the early days of my teaching career, I received a nugget of wisdom from David Henderson: to…
Primal Intelligence (with Angus Fletcher)
0:37 Intro. Russ Roberts: Today is September 30th, 2025, and I'm joined by Angus Fletcher, a Professor of…
On Solving Social Dilemmas – Econlib
A Book Review of Solving Social Dilemmas: Ethics, Politics, and Prosperity, by Richard D. Congleton. Economists have a…
Trust Government Statistics, Not Government
The era of "expert failure" appears to be upon us, with pollsters, Wall Street analysts, and tech futurists…
It Should Pay to be Super
Over the past few years, I’ve found it increasingly challenging to enjoy superhero films. This isn’t merely due…
Don’t Mistake a Miracle for Its Cause
In moments of economic turmoil, our collective instinct is to seek pathways back to prosperity. Yet, it is…