Tag: Econlib
How to Help Consumers – Econlib
The Importance of Economics in Making Consumers Better Off When it comes to improving the well-being of consumers,…
What ails the Anglosphere? – Econlib
In recent times, there has been a growing concern about productivity issues in English-speaking countries. A research paper…
Trade and Wages – Econlib
In his recent essay at American Compass, Michael Lind attempts to challenge certain aspects of economists' arguments for…
Price Stickiness, Policy Stickiness – Econlib
The Real World vs. Perfect Markets: A Tale of Price and Policy Stickiness Perfect markets make a nice…
When mockery boomerangs – Econlib
Unraveling the Mystery of the Sunken Chinese Submarine Jim Geraghty, a writer for National Review, has been exploring…
What monetary stimulus? – Econlib
New Monetary Stimulus Measures in China: What Really Happened? Recently, Bloomberg reported on China's central bank unveiling a…
When Policy Goals Conflict – Econlib
In a recent post by Matt Yglesias, the complexities of US energy policies were brought to light. The…
Hearing Aids in AirPods – Econlib
The Cost of Regulation on Hearing Aids Regulations can often be the culprit when products are priced higher…
Compatriots in Competition – Econlib
The local food and drink scene in town is buzzing with creativity and collaboration. Sitting in a record/cocktail…
A Blind Economist’s Insight – Econlib
The late economist Walter Oi was known for his pivotal role in helping end the draft and keeping…
Pessimism bias in polling – Econlib
Tyler Cowen recently shared a study on the public's perception of supply and demand in the housing market.…
Introducing EconLog Price Theory – Econlib
Reviving Price Theory with Professor Bryan Cutsinger Editor’s Note: You may have heard that price theory needs a…