Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, where we bring you the most engaging, provocative, and timely economics content. Our contributors have tackled everything from intergenerational responsibility to the unintended consequences of price controls—challenging assumptions and sparking conversations along the way.
👇 Here are some highlights from this month’s posts—dive in and join the conversation.
📚 Must-Read Content:
If Mississippi Became a Sovereign Country
Pierre Lemieux continues to challenge the false notions about trade deficits with provocative thought experiment.
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America is a Manufacturing Powerhouse
Speaking of challenging popular narratives, in this EconLog post, Scott Sumner pushes back against the notion that America is not, in fact, falling behind in terms of manufacturing.
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Mercantilism
Mercantilism dominated economic thought for centuries, promoting the idea that national wealth came from trade surpluses, precious metals, and heavy government regulation. But classical economists like Adam Smith saw its flaws. Yet it’s an idea that still persists today…
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Why Some States Succeed
What makes some states flourish while others trap people in place? Justin Callais joined host Juliette Sellgren on this episode of The Great Antidote to talk about the deep connections between personal fulfillment, economic mobility, and institutional quality.
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The Econlib Team
