While we plan for another year of great content and community, we also took some time to look back and reflect on the year just past. It was a good one, thanks to YOU!
As always, we bring you a new selection of features- this month from Tyler Cowen, Arnold Kling, Alain Marciano, and Carlos Souto. We hope you enjoy!
Below are the features that were the most read in 2024. Look for more highlights throughout January on our social media feeds. Maybe one of this monthâs new pieces will be featured here next yearâŠ
Is your favorite feature missing? Get in touch, and let us know why you loved it!
Richard McKenzie, California Dreaming: The Effects of Californiaâs âFast Foodâ Minimum Wage. An exploration of California's fast-food labor law reveals unintended economic consequences for workers and businesses.
Jeremy Horpedahl, Whatâs a Parent To Do? A sympathetic yet critical review of Jonathan Haidtâs wildly popular book, The Anxious Generation.
Arnold Kling, The Cooperative Ape. A thought-provoking review of The Cooperative Ape exploring how cooperation and social instincts shape human behavior and economic systems.
(Donât miss Klingâs From the Shelf conversation on this bookâŠYouâll go ape!)
Russell Sobel, Who Really Gains from Billions in Economic Development Incentives? As Bastiat would point out, the resources devoted to such incentives are socially wasteful because they have an opportunity cost.
Alexander William Salter, Universal Economics: Necessary Reading for the Well-Trained Economist. Salter explores timeless lessons on market principles and human behavior, showcasing Alchian and Allen's enduring contributions to economic thought.
Last but certainly not least, please take a moment to complete our annual EconTalk survey and vote on your favorite episodes of 2024. Weâll share the results next month.
As always, weâd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media. Letâs keep the conversation going.
Happy New Year!
The Econlib Team
