Tag: Econlib
Why Nogales Fails – Econlib
In their seminal work, Why Nations Fail, authors Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson assert that the prosperity…
Law, Legislation, and Libertarianism – Econlib
A Review of Common Law Liberalism: A New Theory of the Libertarian Society, by John Hasnas. “Look around,”…
Spoiled by success – Econlib
Human beings possess an undeniable restlessness. Even at the height of achievement, we find ourselves unable to simply…
Zoltraak: Competition versus Stagnation – Econlib
In the realm of Japanese anime, there exists a captivating series titled Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Unlike its…
Tariffs and the economy – Econlib
There's been a surge of discussions regarding the impact of tariffs on our economy. Here are my reflections…
Global nationalism: Part 2 – Econlib
A few months ago, I penned a piece exploring the inherent contradictions of global nationalism. The recent Canadian…
When externalities conflict – Econlib
The air we breathe is increasingly laden with the toxic byproducts of coal-fired power plants, leading to significant…
One way or another – Econlib
In 2014, Vladimir Putin executed a bold maneuver by annexing Crimea, a region that Russia had previously acknowledged…
The trade debate revisited – Econlib
A lively ideological clash is unfolding within the Trump administration, driven by two distinct factions. One faction, led…
Businesses are suffering – Econlib
Economic shifts invariably create a landscape of victors and vanquished. For instance, ride-sharing services have posed significant challenges…
Trade deficits forever? – Econlib
Josh Hendrickson has recently published a thought-provoking Substack post that dives into the implications of the US dollar's…
Whataboutism – Econlib
 In the labyrinthine world of online debates, one term frequently surfaces: “Whataboutism.” Here’s the standard definition: Whataboutism…