Tag: Econlib
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…
America’s Cultural Revolution – Econlib
Recent announcements regarding tariffs have raised eyebrows—particularly due to the formula behind them, which most economists deem nonsensical:…
Remember Congress? – Econlib
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had some rather bold statements recently, suggesting that we should allow President Donald Trump…
Poor Netanyahu – Econlib
Netanyahu's Predicament: A Tariff Tango with the U.S. In a strategic maneuver to sidestep impending tariffs from President…
A Silver Lining, but… – Econlib
On April 2, President Donald Trump enacted a set of customs tariffs on imported goods that, according to…