Forget About Overpopulation, Soon There Will Be Too Few Humans
The more people there are, the more solutions to problems will be found.
Economics
A collection of 108 posts
Economics is Not a Game of Monopoly
The standard textbook model of monopoly economics only applies to the real world in a narrow range of circumstances.
Libertarian Limitations
Andrew Koppelman’s analysis of libertarianism is rich in detail and full of thought-provoking ideas.
As a Hereditarian, I Strongly Support Economic Redistribution
A recognition that genetic influences on social outcomes are important will potentially influence the kind of help that society offers poorer individuals. But it does not in any way compel an absence of help, or a casual indifference.
Philanthropy and Pluralism
Foundations are having to fend off pressures to conform to the new philanthropic orthodoxies on race and identity issues.
The Real Cost of Cheap Labour
Michael Lind's 'Hell to Pay' presents a dire cautionary message to the political establishment.
From Panic to Prudence
Lessons from past financial crises.
Beyond Davos
If the Davos crowd has demonstrated anything, it is the futility of their posturing.
How Do We Protect Ourselves from Billion-Dollar Boy-Men?
The hubris and dilettantism of corporate titans is an old story. But the risk has been compounded by digital technology’s hugely scalable nature.
Malthusian Theory Has Always Been False
Rethinking Limits: What Superabundance Gets Right About Human Progress.
The Unexpected Future
We need to consider ways to reverse or at least slow rapid depopulation
Green Dreams, Inflationary Realities
We must find ways to combat climate change without incurring devastating inflation, greater class division, the immiseration of the middle class, and the destitution of the poor.
A Life Worthwhile
The dignity that comes with a job is more important than the salary.
Reconsidering the City
If they are to survive and thrive, cities need to become more people-friendly.
Woke Capitalism’s Tragedy of the Commons
Woke capitalism is rational, but it is also unsustainable.