Economics and Economic Freedom
A free and prosperous society requires a functioning market economy at its foundation. Using a broad array of tools drawn from price theory, public choice analysis, Austrian theory, and classical empiricism, our study of economics and economic freedom explores the underpinnings of the market system, the roots of economic prosperity, and emerging threats to the same in the public policy sphere. Our work includes the measurement of freedom and providing practical economic information for people to make better decisions.
Research Publications for Economics and Economic Freedom
General Institutional Considerations of Blockchain and Emerging Applications
PC Earle, DM Waugh
The Emerald Handbook on Cryptoassets: Investment Opportunities and …, 2023
J Sorens
Publius: The Journal of Federalism 53 (1), 55-81, 2023
J Enninga, RM Yonk
Sustainability 15 (8), 6396, 2023
Gordon Tullock and the Economics of Slavery
P Magness, A Carden, I Murtazashvili
Available at SSRN 4318585, 2023
Decentralized Marketplaces with Privately Enforced Contracts: A Case Study of OpenBazaar.
PC Earle, M Gulker, EP Stringham
Journal of Private Enterprise 37 (4), 2022
The calculus of dissent: Bias and diversity in FOMC projections
TL Hogan
Public Choice 191 (1-2), 105-135, 2022
Articles
Labor, Materials, and Logistical Struggles Continue for the Manufacturing Sector
“Demand for manufactured goods remained very strong in August. However, labor, production, and logistical issues – many of which are worsening with the surge in new Covid cases – continue to restrain supply and pressure prices.” – Robert Hughes
Climate Science: Seeking Truth or Defending Consensus?
“Political agents can be expected to look to ‘science’ to provide a cover for expanded interventions or claims on resources that were previously considered to be unacceptable.” ~ Christopher Lingle
Increasing Evidence that Lockdowns and Social Distancing are Harming Kids
“It is not too late to stop such destructive policies going forward or to ensure that we learn from this disastrous episode in public health history.” ~ Zachary Yost
Covid Concerns and Rising Prices Drag Consumer Confidence Down in August
“Consumer attitudes are becoming less optimistic as Covid cases rise. The waning optimism could impact spending and adds to the growing list of risks to the economic outlook” – Robert Hughes
Afghanistan’s Taliban Is Evil, but Don’t Isolate the Afghan People
“Today the situation looks bleak. But it is not set. Americans should continue to do what they can to generate an alternate future for the tormented country.” ~ Doug Bandow
On Track for Calamitous Policy Outcomes
“I fear that humanity’s response to Covid has put us on a terrible track, one destined to deposit us all in a horrific place.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux