Tag: Econlib
Tariffs vs. Quotas – Econlib
In case you missed it, the Trump Administration has been leveraging tariffs through the 1977 International Economic Emergency…
Misusing Trade Agreements – Econlib
On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took the reins from the North American Free Trade…
Separating Some Terms – Econlib
Political perspectives are frequently oversimplified, often portrayed as existing solely on a linear left/right continuum. This same reductive…
Tit-for-Tat in Politics – Econlib
Cooperation stands as both a delicate thread and a vital pillar of political existence. It's fragile because individuals…
Pricing Plumbing: Cutsinger’s Solution – Econlib
Question: In Texas, the Minimum Construction Standards dictate that all plumbing fixtures must bear the WaterSense certification. This…
Applaud All Market-Made Millions – Econlib
During the NFL offseason, star running back Saquon Barkley inked a stunning $40 million contract extension with the…
Introducing: Sam’s Links – Econlib
Allow us to introduce a fresh perspective in the realm of economic thought here at Econlib, Sam Enright.…
Why Liberalism – Econlib
In the early days of my teaching career, I received a nugget of wisdom from David Henderson: to…
On Solving Social Dilemmas – Econlib
A Book Review of Solving Social Dilemmas: Ethics, Politics, and Prosperity, by Richard D. Congleton. Economists have a…
Bicycles Before Business – Econlib
El Camino Real (ECR), also known as State Highway 82, serves as the vital artery linking San Jose…
Changing Opinions on America – Econlib
In the 1980s, I stumbled upon a piece in a French magazine that recounted the practices of the…
Federalism and Housing Policy – Econlib
The Economist has published a thought-provoking piece that raises the possibility of a decline in the housing affordability…