Econlib Newsletter
February 2022

 
Dear friends,

Six more weeks of winter?!?!? That's what we heard here last week, and then the Midwest ended up snowed in for two days. Guess that groundhog knows what's up! And the headlines this week remind us of Groundhog Day, too. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) keeps popping back up! So before we get to the new stuff, here are our top links to help you understand it:
And now for the new. You've heard EconTalk host Russ Roberts cite The Odyssey as his favorite piece of literature. This month, we bring you another Economics professor who's using it to actually teach economics. Along with a new review from Arnold Kling and a touching tribute to Gordon Tullock, we hope you'll find something to delight in this month's edition. And by the way, if you didn't listen to our recent EconTalk on Kenny G because...well, Kenny G, we hope you'll give it a shot. We've been overwhelmed by the surprised comments we've received on this episode!

Until next month, stay well, and stay curious.

 
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NEW Econlib Articles: February 2022
Teaching The Odyssey in Economics
By Zachary Gochenour
 
An economist who started his career as an aspiring fantasy novelist describes how he now uses his favorite epic to teach economics, focusing on concepts such as trade-offs and comparative advantage. Read More.
Professor Gordon Tullock:
A Personal Remembrance on
His Centennial
By Richard B. McKenzie
 
Gordon Tullock would have celebrated his one hundredth birthday this month. His co-author and good friend describes Tullock as one of the one hundred most influential economists of the 20th century, and reflects on his life and legacy.  Read More.
Sociological Man
By Arnold Kling

Arnold Kling thinks "sociological man" may be a more useful concept than the "economic man" with whom we're more familiar. In his latest review, Kling looks at a Randall Collins classic and considers how "Emotional Energy" might help us make more sense of the world around us. Read More.
Highlights from EconLog

Despite its promise to offer relief to those workers most disrupted by the pandemic, the PPP managed to mostly help those least in need. Veronique de Rugy explains this classic case of Unintended Consequences. Explore more.

More Recent EconLog posts:
EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious
Penny Lane on Loving and Loathing Kenny G

Love it or hate it, but you've definitely heard it: the so-called "smooth jazz" of saxophonist Kenny G. Filmmaker Penny Lane talks about her documentary, Listening to Kenny G, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. They discuss the pursuit of perfection, the power of vulnerability in art, and why Kenny G is loved by the people and reviled by the critics. Explore more.

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