Prediction markets seem to be everywhere these days. Now you can bet not only on the outcomes of sporting events, but also elections, wars, and natural disasters. Yet many people…
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Economy
Markets, Dignity, and Moral Responsibility: an Economist’s Response to Pope Leo XIV’s Dilexi Te
Towards the end of last year, Pope Leo XIV released his first Apostolic Exhortation, titled Dilexi Te (Latin for “I have loved you”). Many of the major themes of this…
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The largest event on the American sports calendar is once again about to take place, but with an interesting twist this year. Super Bowl LX ticket prices have declined sharply…
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We will probably never know the true death count of the courageous Iranian revolutionaries, but what has been shared in graphic detail is the horrific brutality of the Iranian theocracy…
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About 10 years ago, economist Matthew Mitchell and the Mercatus Center published a short video titled “The Wrath of CON: How Certificate-of-Need Laws Affect Access to Health Care.” The video…
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For the past few years, the world has been falling into what Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)’s Matthew Harwood calls a “free speech recession.” It’s tempting for those…
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The list of Trump administration foreign-policy moves in recent weeks is long. It conducted an attack on Venezuela, brought President Nicolas Madura and his wife Cilia Flores to stand trial…
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The American Institute for Economic Research educates people on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money. AIER’s ongoing scientific research demonstrates the importance…
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President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as Federal Reserve Chair expires in May 2026. Trump has made no secret of his desire to influence…
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The answer to the question “Who pays the cost of tariffs?” is obviously important. If the costs of all tariffs were paid exclusively by foreigners, with no negative consequences suffered…