Tag: Econlib
Trade deficits forever? – Econlib
Josh Hendrickson has recently published a thought-provoking Substack post that dives into the implications of the US dollar's…
Whataboutism – Econlib
 In the labyrinthine world of online debates, one term frequently surfaces: “Whataboutism.” Here’s the standard definition: Whataboutism…
Colloquial Law – Econlib
To make any scientific field accessible to the masses, effective communication is essential. My research delves into how…
Remembering Paul Lewis – Econlib
The Liberty Fund community has recently faced a profound loss with the passing of Paul Lewis. Paul, a…
Rebranding the Trade Deficit – Econlib
Welcome back to the peculiar universe of "Kevin’s critiques on economists’ naming conventions." Today, let’s tackle the term…
Inflation Targets: Cutsinger’s solution – Econlib
Question: A number of economists are suggesting that the Federal Reserve should consider increasing its inflation target from…
Trade as a Scapegoat – Econlib
It’s become a common reflex to point the finger at trade when discussing the decline of the Rustbelt.…
The Trade Derangement Syndrome – Econlib
The level of incoherence among politicians seems to be reaching new heights, particularly evident in the ongoing conflict…
How Liberty Upsets Patterns – Econlib
Applied to Protectionism Today on his CafeHayek blog, Don Boudreaux shared a thought-provoking quote from William Graham Sumner's…
Inputs are Nested Fractally – Econlib
In recent days, the discourse surrounding President Trump's latest tariffs has reached a fever pitch. While many have…
Silicon Valley Humanists – Econlib
… the road ahead necessitates a reconciliation of our dedication to free-market principles, which often leads to the…
Medicare: We Were Warned – Econlib
In 1965, I was just a college sophomore, part of a middle-class family, and yet we faced no…