Tag: Econlib
Federalism and Housing Policy – Econlib
The Economist has published a thought-provoking piece that raises the possibility of a decline in the housing affordability…
Jagdish Bhagwati on Protectionism – Econlib
Amidst the ongoing debates surrounding free trade, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers, I found myself drawn to a brief…
Constitutional Tradeoffs – Econlib
In his recent piece titled “Can a Constitution Limit the State?” published on July 21, 2025, co-blogger Pierre…
Sorts of Deals – Econlib
At its core, a deal represents an agreement where something is exchanged for a consideration. However, the realm…
Medical Practice Without Consent – Econlib
In the realm of health care, informed consent and respect for personal autonomy are the guiding principles for…
EconLog Price Theory: Fentanyl – Econlib
We're reviving the conversation around price theory with our engaging series on related problems, hosted by Professor Bryan…
Price Controls on Oranges – Econlib
At the beginning of this week, I presented a conundrum involving price theory. Imagine the government enacting a…
Home Economics – Econlib
After spending my entire adult life as a renter, I've made the leap into homeownership. By the end…
Untenable Tenant Anger – Econlib
Today, I would like to revisit a theme I previously explored: the peculiar ways economics can evoke unexpected…
Selective Coincidences – Econlib
I found Scott Sumner’s recent exploration of our misconceptions regarding coincidences both enlightening and amusing. Our tendency to…
GDP and Living Standards – Econlib
Understanding the GDP Gap: The Illusion of American Superiority The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that the GDP…
Deep Reading with Rousseau – Econlib
In this enlightening episode of EconTalk, host Russ Roberts welcomes back philosopher and professor Leon Kass for a…