ECONOMY

China’s Medicines are Saving American Lives

The Economist reports that China is now the second largest producer of new pharmaceuticals, after the United States. China has…

2 days ago

Public Choice Outreach Conference!

The annual Public Choice Outreach Conference is a crash course in public choice. The conference is designed for undergraduates and…

5 days ago

Visits to the Doctor, Per Year

The number of times people visit the doctor per year varies tremendously across OECD countries from a low of 2.9…

2 weeks ago
Games we playedGames we played

Games we played

I always loved games and card games, and they played a big role in family life.  It was one activity…

2 weeks ago

What I’ve been reading

1. Eric Topol, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.  Longevity research goes mainstream!  Very clearly written, well argued, and…

3 weeks ago

It’s Happening!

Waymo factory in Phoenix, AZ. 2000 cars and counting. Hat tip: Brian Potter. The post It’s Happening! appeared first on…

4 weeks ago
Steel Tariffs in Two PicturesSteel Tariffs in Two Pictures

Steel Tariffs in Two Pictures

Recall Principle 2 of Three Simple Principles of Trade Policy, Businesses are Consumers Too. Case in point, steel. Justin Wolfers…

1 month ago
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Greenland Next

Hat tip: Max The post Greenland Next appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Source link

1 month ago
Three Simple Principles of Trade PolicyThree Simple Principles of Trade Policy

Three Simple Principles of Trade Policy

Are we in a trade war today? Who knows? Doesn’t really matter. It’s always a good time to review important…

1 month ago
FDA Deregulation of E-Cigarettes Saved Lives and Spurred InnovationFDA Deregulation of E-Cigarettes Saved Lives and Spurred Innovation

FDA Deregulation of E-Cigarettes Saved Lives and Spurred Innovation

What would happen to drug development if the FDA lost its authority to prohibit new drugs? Would research and development…

2 months ago