EconomicsTrump Likes the Idea of a Federal Bitcoin Reserve. Don’t Laugh.The idea of a government fund invested in cryptocurrency may sound foolish, but there are reasons for the US Treasury to consider adding Bitcoin to its portfolio.
EconomicsEight Things Republicans Get Wrong About Free TradeWith its move toward protectionism, the party is turning its back on a global system that benefits the US more than any other country.
EconomicsSubsidize Solar and Wind Power, Not EVsAdvocates for green energy need to be smarter about the most effective policies to reduce carbon emissions.
Technology & IdeasAnimal Welfare Is Improving, No Thanks to ActivistsTechnology is already making lives better for many farm animals, and further improvements could be imminent.
Politics & PolicySome of Trump’s Tax Cuts Worked, But at What Cost?2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was effective in encouraging corporate investment, but rising deficits may make extending it unaffordable.
Politics & PolicyWhy Is Sweden Paying Grandparents to Babysit? It’s Worth a TryCompensating people to care for their grandchildren may seem absurd at first, but there are good economic reasons for it.
EconomicsHace 30 años, el real salvó la economía de Brasil: Tyler CowenLa creación de una nueva moneda puso fin a una década de hiperinflación punitiva, aunque desde entonces Brasil se ha creado nuevos problemas.
Economics30 Years Ago, the Real Saved Brazil’s EconomyThe creation of a new currency ended a decade of punishing hyperinflation, although Brazil has since made new problems for itself.
Technology & IdeasIncentives Matter, Even When Making BabiesA tax credit may not be the most compelling reason to have a child, but research shows that children born in December have real advantages.
EconomicsAmerica Isn’t Sacrificing Its Future for ‘Cheap Labor’The debate over globalization and immigration has been hijacked by a facile and misleading argument.
Politics & PolicyWith Immigration, Perceptions Matter More Than RealitySweden’s experience with immigrants from outside Europe shows the importance of acknowledging both critics and supporters of its policy.
Politics & PolicySunak and Biden Are Making the Same Mistake on HousingBoth the UK prime minister and the US president are planning to give people money when they should be working harder to expand supply.
Technology & IdeasRepublicans Are Inventors, Democrats Are InnovatorsKnowing which kinds of partisans tend to dominate which sectors can help explain and predict trends in the broader economy.
Technology & IdeasThe Real Government Conspiracy Isn’t About UFOsOfficials aren’t suppressing evidence that alien life forms exist, they’re just embarrassed to admit that they don't know.
Politics & PolicyBig Alcohol’s Monopoly Isn’t Worth Breaking UpIf higher prices for wine and spirits mean that fewer people will drink, then society will reap the benefits.
Technology & IdeasThe Best Business Books Aren’t Actually About BusinessBiographies of musicians and athletes are far more accessible and offer lessons that can be applied in the workplace.
Politics & PolicyA Little Regulation Is Just What Crypto NeedsA bill passed last week by the House would help the US market for digital currencies be competitive with those of other nations.
EconomicsDollarization or Not, Argentina’s Future Will Be ExpensiveAs long as the dollar is the competition for domestic transactions, stabilizing the peso will not be easy.
Technology & IdeasThe AI ‘Safety Movement’ Is DeadPublic pressure to rein in artificial intelligence may be waning, but the work of making these systems less risky is just beginning.
Politics & PolicyCould a $70,000 Baby Bonus Solve South Korea’s Fertility Crisis?A proposal to pay families for having a child is worth considering, though it’s unlikely to have much of an impact.