July 21, 2018
Universal Basic Income
I make three arguments for UBI. They are neither mutually exclusive nor exhaustive. And there are good counter-arguments. But I am surprised at how many opponents claim lack of political…
Author: Mike Munger
July 19, 2018
Directionalism
I make an argument for directionalism. And recount my attempt to steal a Euro from an Oma.
March 28, 2018
The Sharing Economy and the Transaction Costs Economy
My book is out. Cambridge did a great job with it, fast and efficient. (I’m sorry I sound surprised, but….I’m surprised). Happy to visit, at my expense, if you can…
March 16, 2018
Can Libertarianism Be a Governing Philosophy?
I argue that it can be. But perhaps I misdefine libertarianism. Or, for that matter, governing. There are responses, like this. Or this.
February 13, 2018
Pharmaceutical Freedom, Shine on Me
Jonathan Anomaly has a review of our own Jessica Flanigan’s book. In NDPR, which is pretty cool. Both the review and the book are worth a look.
January 12, 2018
Efficiency Can Be Redistributive
Many economists advocate a “congestion tax” because it improves allocative efficiency. People who value the use of a road less than the total costs (including external congestion effects on other…