Tag: Econlib
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…
International Trade Exam Question – Econlib
Question: A key objective of NAFTA (and its successor agreements) has been to foster economic integration among North…
Elasticity and Tax Burdens – Econlib
The Financial Times recently published an article examining the implications of a proposed tax on Chinese vessels operating…
Recent Mistakes I’ve Made – Econlib
 Trump's Trade Tactics: A Lesson in Economic Reality As we approach Liberation Day on April 2, I…
What Ought Economists Do? – Econlib
The recent tariffs imposed by Donald Trump have ignited a spirited debate among economists and laypeople alike: Are…
Social Contract Ambiguity – Econlib
In his thought-provoking book, The Problem of Political Authority, Michael Huemer delves into the contentious issue of political…
The new China Shock – Econlib
Debunking the Trade and Unemployment Myth: A Closer Look at U.S.-China Relations There's a pervasive myth that trade…
Pointless Wars – Econlib
In my earlier discussions, I've pointed out the dangers of ambiguity in foreign policy, drawing on the example…