California's Minimum Wage Hike
Firms respond to minimum wage hikes in multiple ways.
Libertarian Land
This substack will explore the libertarian perspective on government policy, arguing for minimal government across the board.
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Birthright Citizenship and Youth Crime
Evidence from Germany
The Adverse Effects of Zoning Restrictions
Evidence from Boston
Drug Prohibition and the Waterbed Effect
A key rationale for drug prohibition is the belief that outlawing drugs makes them less available and more expensive, thereby shrinking consumption.
To Resolve the Smithsonian Controversy, End Government Support
President Trump has issued an executive order that requires the Smithsonian Institution to post
Free Market Reforms Take Time to Pay Off
A recent analysis warns that evaluating the impact of free-market reforms too early can obscure their true effects.
Decriminalization versus Legalization
A new study argues that recent drug de-criminalizations in Oregon and Washington caused substantial increases in drug overdoses.
The Macroeconomic Effects of Tariffs
A recent study points out the dearth of historical research on the macroeconomic effects of tariffs, especially as a tool to analyze modern-day tariffs.
Does Rent Control Redistribute from Poorer to Richer?
Rent control policies are gaining momentum on the campaign trail and in state houses. New research, though, confirms something economists have argued for a long time: rent control has serious adverse effects that undermine its rationale..
The Incidence of the "Liberation Day" Tariffs
Reporters and economists alike spilled much ink predicting the impacts of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.