Tyler Cowen

When the president imposed taxes on imports in 1971, he had a clear goal — and he lifted them when it was met.

Economists tend to focus on structural changes to address differences in income, but a recent paper shows the simple value of working more hours.

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, it will enable charities to focus their efforts on more long-term problems.

The former president wants to have it both ways: Higher net exports and higher net capital inflow. It’s foolhardy to expect that to happen.

It’s important to learn the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto for economic, financial and political reasons.

Businesses vulnerable to competition will face heavy pressure to adopt the new technology, but in government and education, adoption will be slower.

However slowly and inefficiently, higher education in the US is restructuring itself to be ready for leaner times.

Simplifying the tax code for US citizens working abroad would benefit both those Americans and America itself.

The Department of Government Efficiency could be a worthwhile endeavor if it focuses on only a few areas.

An interest rate cap of 10% would mean that only people with strong credit ratings would be able to borrow money on their cards.