The Unintended Consequences of Internet Privacy Regulations
Governments are good at shifting risk in sneaky ways, but they can’t legislate it out of existence.
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“Equilibrium Prices” and Real Prices
The prices of goods are not set mechanically by some kind of supply-demand curves but by the goal-seeking choices of individuals.
When Money Dies, 100 Years Later
Yes, it can happen here. Only a fool thinks otherwise.
The Weirdest, Most Distorted Economy Ever
The Fed is not allowing the economy to heal, but instead induces more distortions and weirdness. The explosion in orders for new trucks is perhaps just the latest example.
Marxists Dominate the Field of Literary Criticism. That’s a Problem.
Matt Spivey continues the pioneering work of Paul Cantor and Stephen Cox in bringing sound economics to the analysis of literature.
A Clash about Morality in Wartime
Hurting innocents is never okay, but apologists for the bombing of Hiroshima and other state atrocities find this "purist" position inconvenient.
Colonialism Doesn’t Explain the Developing World’s Problems
It is popular to assume that colonialism explains most modern-day dynamics in the developing world. But what if precolonial institutions are the real deciding factors?
There’s Still No Evidence that Either Lockdowns or Masks Are “Game Changers”
Politicians once assured us that they could get deaths down to zero with lockdowns and mask mandate. They don't seem to say that anymore.
Central Banks Put Wind at Bitcoin’s Back
The central banks can be thanked for all bubbles, including those in cryptocurrencies.
New Lockdowns and More Regulations Are Disastrous for US Jobs
Lockdowns have already pummeled the US labor market, and efforts to increase regulations in the name of "protecting workers" will only make things worse.
