Econlib Newsletter
April 2021


 
Dear friends,

What a difference a year makes!

As we emerge from the shadows of a pandemic, what have we learned? This morning, we released a new EconTalk episode with Tyler Cowen, in which Cowen and host Russ Roberts revisit the first conversation they had about COVID from one year ago. Over the past year, we've naturally thought a lot about the economic, political, and personal consequences of the pandemic. We've compared the response of the United States to Europe, we've wondered what will befall our individual liberties in its wake, and, like so many others, we've even spent a lot of time thinking about toilet paper. 

Now, we want to hear from you. What have YOU learned from living through this remarkable year? How have your views on public policy changed? What did you do during quarantine, and how many of the habits you developed have stuck? Were there any silver linings for you? Please let us know. Contact us at [email protected]. We love to hear from you, and you just might see your responses featured in upcoming content at Econlib!

Stay well, and stay curious.
 
 
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NEW Econlib Articles: April 2021
Parenting Tips (and Other Helpful Advice) for Economists
by Michael L. Davis

Contrary to what you might expect, Michael Davis argues young children are master decision-makers–even his own five-year-old at bedtime. A big part of the reason why has to do with their imagination. So how can we ensure our children–and our students–learn that choice making is fundamentally an exercise in imagination? Read More.
Big Brother Is Watching You
by Rachel Ferguson
 
“Will big data lower crime and reign in police abuse? Or will it exacerbate structural inequalities that already typify our criminal justice system?” Rachel Ferguson considers that while there is much to fear about big data in the hands of law enforcement, there may be some real advantages in crime reduction. Whether or not the trade-off is worth it, Ferguson leaves as an open question.  Read More.
Grandmasters of Self-Promotion
by Arnold Kling

Arnold Kling would like public intellectuals to compete for "Grandmaster" style rankings. Who would be your top pick in such a scheme? According to Helen Andrews, the Baby Boomers wouldn't fare so well. “Helen Andrews portrays the prominent boomers as anything but wise. The talent they share is a talent for gaining attention and recognition.” Read More.
The Nobel Factor: What Does the Prize Reward?
by David R. Henderson

To what extent is the Nobel prize in economics really a political prize? David Henderson reviews a new book in which the authors suggest the prize has helped to prove that "their preferred alternative, Social Democracy, ‘is pragmatically successful, analytically coherent, economically efficient, ethically attractive, and theoretically modest.'"  Read More.
Highlights from EconTalk
Megan McArdle on Catastrophes and the Pandemic

Whether it's a pandemic or a Texas-sized ice storm that leaves millions of people without power, we'd like to avoid a repetition. Megan McArdle of the Washington Post talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the challenge of learning the right lessons from the current crisis in order to prevent the next one. Explore more.

More Recent Episodes:
Join us for our next Virtual Reading Group:  The Open Society and Its Enemies 
with Alberto Mingardi
 
Participation is offered at no-cost, and there is no need to be an expert on the topic for discussion!  The only requirement is that participants be eager to read and engage in conversation. Space is strictly limited, and registration required.

Participants who successfully complete all sessions will receive an e-gift certificate from Amazon.com.

If you are interested, you can find more information here.
Some Highlights from EconLog
 
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