Top 10 EconLog Posts of 2024
In 2024, I decided to compile what I consider to be the top 10 EconLog posts of the year. After narrowing it down to 15 posts, I made some tough exclusions to finalize the list. Here are my top picks, along with excerpts from each post:
The Wall Street Journal’s Misleading Subhead About Oil Companies
Published on November 23, 2024.
When critiquing a front-page article in the Wall Street Journal about oil companies, I was unaware of its prominence at the time. This made me even more glad that I wrote the critique, highlighting the significance of the topic.
Should You Be a College Professor?
Published on November 18, 2024.
Even if most colleges are beyond saving, there are still opportunities for those considering a career in academia. Finding a niche in the right institution can make all the difference.
Thomas Gale Moore RIP
Published on October 29, 2024.
Remembering Tom Moore, a pioneer in deregulation who rallied economists from both sides of the political spectrum to advocate for reforms in various sectors. His legacy continues to inspire.
Are Sex Workers Necessarily Engaged in Trafficking?
Published on October 14, 2024.
Questioning the assumptions around sex work and trafficking, highlighting the complexities and nuances often overlooked in mainstream discourse.
NBA Players’ Average Height and Canada’s Fall in Real GDP Per Capita
Published on October 8, 2024.
An analysis of how non-permanent residents in Canada impact GDP per capita, shedding light on the intricate factors at play in economic growth.
Subsidies to the Press Endanger Free Speech
Published on September 12, 2024.
Exploring the implications of government subsidies on press freedom, raising concerns about the erosion of free speech in the face of political influence.
Bryan Caplan Understates Case for Immigration
Published on August 21, 2024.
Highlighting the vital role of immigration in driving innovation and economic growth, underscoring the benefits of a diverse and dynamic workforce.
Military Age Males
Published on April 16, 2024.
Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding immigrant populations, emphasizing the individual stories and motivations behind migration.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act Reduces Women’s Economic Freedom
Published on April 12, 2024.
Critiquing government interventions in employment contracts, arguing for the preservation of individual choice and autonomy in the workplace.
How Timur Kuran Changed My Thinking
Published on January 13, 2024.
Reflecting on a transformative idea that reshaped long-held beliefs, illustrating the power of intellectual exchange and growth in shaping perspectives.
Note: The accompanying image is of Timur Kuran.
