Tauquir Shayaan
The Self-Government of the People
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Russell Vought for the position of director of the Office of Management and…
What Deindustrialization? – Econlib
Many critics of free trade argue that globalization has led to the US becoming deindustrialized; That is, trade…
What Cass Sunstein Omits in Discussing DOGE
Government Efficiency: A Critical Consideration for Deregulation Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein has outlined a concise list of…
Letting the Rich Subsidize the Poor
The Economics of Cranberries: Why High Prices Today Benefit Everyone Tomorrow In a recent post, the discussion revolved…
The Bitter Irony of Donald Trump’s Attack on U.S. Steel
President-elect Trump's Stance on Foreign Investment On December 2, President-elect Donald Trump made a bold statement regarding the…
Pumpkin is a Feeling – Econlib
A Deeper Look at the Cultural Significance of Pumpkin Flavored Treats A local chain of coffee shops in…
Notre-Dame: Private Financing of a “Public Good”
Visiting the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris is a truly remarkable experience, especially after the devastating fire that ravaged…
The roots of debanking – Econlib
Debanking is a hot topic of discussion in recent times, with many pointing to it as a symptom…
Democracy’s Opportunity Cost – Econlib
He argues that institutions can help lower the opportunity cost of political participation, making it easier for busy…
Seeking Truth versus Seeking Esteem
Michael Huemer, a professor of philosophy, challenges some key components of progressive ideology in his book Progressive Myths.…
Cost and Choice: Insights for Choosers
” This point is important because it underscores that market equilibrium is not a static state but a…
Freedom in Hong Kong: The Sweet and the Sour
The Fraser Institute’s latest Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report for 2024 ranks Hong Kong as the…
Translating Life and Fate (with Robert Chandler)
The art of translation is a complex and fascinating process, as discussed in a recent conversation between Russ…
My Weekly Reading for December 1, 2024
The progressive movement and the MAGA movement have both been criticized for their tendencies to meddle in various…
Supply and demand for fentanyl
The FT article titled "Fentanyl deaths are falling. What’s behind the decline?" delves into the recent decrease in…