Economic Histories

• | F. A. Hayek Program F. A. Hayek Program
• | Journal Articles Journal Articles

Medieval Cities through the Lens of Urban Economic Theory

• • Noel D. Johnson
  • Mark Koyama
  • Remi Jedwab
• October 2020

• | India Political Economy Program India Political Economy Program
• | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts

Madhav Khosla on the Framing of the Indian Constitution

• • Shruti Rajagopalan
  • Madhav Khosla
• August 20, 2020

Shruti Rajagopalan talks with Madhav Khosla about the framing of the Indian Constitution.

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

The Great Enrichment

• • Deirdre McCloskey
• July 13, 2020

As we try to restart the economy, it is important to remember the source of our prosperity

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

The Great Enrichment

• • Deirdre McCloskey
• July 13, 2020

• | Academic & Student Programs Academic & Student Programs
• | Journal Articles Journal Articles

The fundamental Coase of development

• • Ennio E. Piano
  • Alexander William Salter
• June 2020

Property rights foundations of the effective state

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Creativity Is the Driving Force of the Market

• • Donald J. Boudreaux
• February 3, 2020

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

The Four Pillars of Economic Understanding

• • Peter J. Boettke
• January 24, 2020

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Adam Smith’s ‘man of the system’ retains its resonance

• • Shruti Rajagopalan
• December 23, 2019

• | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
• | Macro Musings Macro Musings

Robert Samuelson on Paul Volcker and the Great Inflation

• • David Beckworth
  • Robert Samuelson
• December 11, 2019

Paul Volcker faced an inflation crisis, and he emerged victorious

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

The 12 Economists of Christmas: Adam Smith

• • Andrea O'Sullivan
  • Shannon Dailey
• December 3, 2019

How the invisible hand brings us all our fruitcake

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

James M. Buchanan: A Centenary Appreciation

• • Veronique de Rugy
  • Donald J. Boudreaux
• September 26, 2019

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Pressuring the Fed Is No Surefire Electoral Solution, Says Economic Historian

• • Frank Fuhrig
• September 3, 2019

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

America Needs You, Don Lavoie

• • Veronique de Rugy
• July 26, 2019

• | Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

This Fourth of July, Celebrate the Other 1776 Revolutions Everyone Forgets About Too

• • Bruce Yandle
• July 4, 2019

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

A Health Economist’s Tour of Scotland

• • Robert Graboyes
• June 28, 2019

• | Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Central Planning Is Poisonous to Innovation

• • Veronique de Rugy
• June 20, 2019

• | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Coffee or Tea? The Unintended Consequences of Tariffs

• • Bruce Yandle
• June 7, 2019

• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Israel’s Economic Miracle

• • Tyler Cowen
• June 6, 2019

Most visitors come for the history, but Israel’s economy is also something to marvel at.

• | Monetary Policy Monetary Policy
• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

Timeless Lessons From Old Money

• • Robert Graboyes
• May 22, 2019

• | International Freedom and Trade International Freedom and Trade
• | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary

The Grapes of Privilege

• • Matthew D. Mitchell
  • Tad DeHaven
• May 16, 2019