Tag: Econlib
Trade and Competition – Econlib
Understanding International Trade: Cooperation Over Competition In a world where international trade is often viewed as a competitive…
Confusions About Collectives – Econlib
Humans have always worked in groups, and this collaboration has made us stronger. The concept of specialization and…
Regulating Rents – Econlib
The housing market in America has been a topic of heated debate in recent years, with many Americans…
A Longer-Term Simon/Ehrlich Bet – Econlib
The Legacy of Julian Simon and the Famous Bet with Paul Ehrlich Many of you may be familiar…
Not Your Grandfather’s America – Econlib
The Changing Landscape of Politics and Business in the 21st Century As the years pass by, it becomes…
Mind Your Metaphors – Econlib
Metaphors in Economics: A Closer Look In the realm of economics, metaphors play a crucial role in shaping…
Let’s Talk Toasters – Econlib
In a recent statement, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance made a controversial remark about imported toasters, claiming that "a…
What causes policy mistakes? – Econlib
The Importance of Targeting Nominal GDP Over Inflation in Monetary Policy In a recent post by Scott Sumner,…
Concerns About Tariffs – Econlib
The Potential Impact of Donald Trump's Proposed Tariffs on the US Economy Donald Trump's reelection as President in…
The Politics of Immigration – Econlib
Right-Wing Anti-Immigrant Parties in Europe: Rhetoric vs. Reality Recently, right-wing anti-immigrant parties have been gaining power in several…
Taxocracy – Econlib
Taxation is a topic that affects all of us, whether we realize it or not. From the clothes…
Two Thalidomide Disasters – Econlib
The Two Tragedies of Thalidomide: An Unforeseen Consequence of Legislation Most people are familiar with the tragic story…