The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and many of us will get some time off to celebrate America. What better way to unwind than with some serious policy reading — am I right? OK, fine, maybe that’s just me! So, to balance my maniacal love for policy, I asked some of my colleagues to share their more conventional summer reads. Below, you’ll find a list of what the Mercatus crowd is reading — for fun, and for policy that works.
For Fun
Return to Sri Lanka: Travels in a Paradoxical Island by Razeen Sally – A reflective travelogue blending memoir, history, and political insight, as economist Razeen Sally explores the beauty and contradictions of his Sri Lankan homeland.
Gileadby Marilynne Robinson – A novel detailing the reflections of a small town pastor at the end of his life.
Morality and Responsibility by T. M. Scanlon – This thoughtful work explores how blame, moral judgment, and our expectations of one another define what it means to be responsible in ethical relationships.
Policy Quick Hits
Housing Reform in the States: A Menu of Options for 2025 – Want to know what can be done to improve housing supply and bring down housing prices? Start here.
AI’s Potential for the Future of Work: Revanna Sharfuddin argues that the future of work will not be defined solely by the power of AI, but by how we choose to use it.
Portable Benefits and Better Housing Policy in Florida! Two policy briefs for our friends in the Sunshine State: one aimed at flexible work and the other at more housing.
In case you missed it—and even if you didn’t, it might be worth reading again: Tom Hoenig on five decades of bank failures.
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