Archive - Economic Forces

Why no one likes land taxes

Inefficient taxes constrain government

Nov 20 •

What Price Theory Is And Is Not

A theory of behavior, not a theory of human thoughts

Nov 13 •

Josh Hendrickson

I don’t care who sets the price

Economic forces matter more than appearances

Nov 6 •

October 2025

Price Theory and Guilds

A lesson in Thompsonian Price Theory

Oct 30 •

Josh Hendrickson

Contestability matters more than concentration

Antitrust implications of the 2025 Nobel

Oct 23 •

On Peter Howitt's Other Work

Yes, his work on growth is great and deserving of a Nobel. But that is not all!

Oct 16 •

Josh Hendrickson

Albrecht and Beckworth on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics

A recording from David Beckworth's live video

Oct 15 •

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David Beckworth

47:37

And the 2025 Economics Nobel Goes to...

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt "for having explained innovation-driven economic growth"

Oct 13 •

[Re-Post] What About Bubbles?

Surely, I cannot seriously believe financial markets are efficient, right?

Oct 9 •

Josh Hendrickson

No. You can’t compare tariff rates and income tax rates.

John Lott makes a very elementary mistake

Oct 2 •

September 2025

Rationing By Racing

Using price theory to explain a land rush

Sep 25 •

Josh Hendrickson

You Can’t Break the Laws of Economics

A defense of basic economics

Sep 18 •

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