Tag: Econlib
Bearing Witness to War – Econlib
In a world where ancient texts are often dismissed as irrelevant or obsolete, Claudia Hauer stands as a…
Henderson on Pandemic Planning – Econlib
I recently delved into the book "The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who American Protects and…
Thomas Gale Moore RIP – Econlib
Remembering Tom Moore: A Tribute to a Distinguished Economist Yesterday, I received the sad news from Condi Rice…
Germany, Japan, and Telangana – Econlib
The Impact of Clean Slate on Economic Growth: Lessons from Telangana Mancur Olson's theory about the post-WWII economic…
Real shocks and recessions – Econlib
Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen are currently hosting a podcast series delving into the economy of the 1970s.…
Cultures – Econlib
Culture is a concept that is often difficult to define, encompassing a wide range of shared rules of…
Thinking About Friction – Econlib
A New Perspective on Economic Friction As a fair warning to readers, this article will delve into metaphors…
Trafficking versus Voluntary Prostitution – Econlib
In a recent Facebook message, a friend shared a story that shed light on the issue of sex…
Hayek’s Nobel at 50 – Econlib
The anticipation is building as we await the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Economic Science tomorrow. This…
Decoupling Desert and Responsibility – Econlib
In the realm of analyzing the world, one interesting concept to consider is the dichotomy between high decoupling…
Beware of Economic Misconceptions – Econlib
Economist Herbert Stein, reflecting on his time in the Nixon Administration, highlighted two key lessons he had learned.…
Goolsbee vs. Summers – Econlib
In a recent article on Bloomberg, two prominent economists shared their perspectives on the strong September jobs report.…