Economics
Progressives Love Suppressing Votes–But Not the Way You…
"Suppressing people’s votes in the marketplace for the benefit of those who think themselves…
Climate Conferences Fail on Deforestation
"No matter what virtue-signalers claim, we would be shooting ourselves in the foot by trying to…
‘Tis the Season for Deadweight Losses. Should We Care?
There’s nothing like the Christmas season: sparkling trees, family gatherings, hot cocoa, red noses,…
Did the Death of “Net Neutrality” Live Up to Doomsday…
This week for Ask an Economist I’m answering a question sent to me by Lawrence.
The Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914—and Its…
War had already been waging in Europe for months when Pope Benedict issued a plea from Rome on Dec.…
Not Enough Pizza
"It's hard not to be sad about the passing of old, personalistic cultural tropes. But…
New Home Construction Outlook Remains Weak
“New housing permits fell again in November as low affordability suppresses demand. Very low…
Adam Smith on Humanity’s Greatest Weakness
"Worse than simply refusing to see our self-deceit, we feel morally justified in transgressing…
Even Republicans Are All in on Washington’s…
The federal government is running annual $1 trillion to $2 trillion budget deficits, which is more…
Green Energy is the Modern “Broken Window”
"If my choices are to have wealth but no job, or to have a job but no wealth, I’d rather have…
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