Archive - Econ Soapbox

The Giant Engine That Could

A case for optimism

Aug 25 •

Patrick Gourley

How not to think about wealth inequality in America

A seductive video and paper

Aug 18 •

Patrick Gourley

I want off Mr. Trump's wild ride

Aug 11 •

Patrick Gourley

The problem with paper straws

Symbolic sacrifice should be voluntary

Aug 4 •

Patrick Gourley

July 2025

Notes on The Algarve

Jul 28 •

Patrick Gourley

Fertility policies don't work

It's the opportunity cost

Jul 21 •

Patrick Gourley

The Mississippi Miracle

A qualified success

Jul 14 •

Patrick Gourley

Health Economics and 'The Pitt'

A misallocation of resources

Jul 7 •

Patrick Gourley

June 2025

The Sale of Public Land

Reason should rule the day

Jun 30 •

Patrick Gourley

More than you wanted to know: Charles de Gaulle

Notes on a Frenchman

Jun 23 •

Patrick Gourley

Two Stories about West Haven

Things are backwards

Jun 16 •

Patrick Gourley

International Students in America

Jun 9 •

Patrick Gourley

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