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Joel Kotkin writes, America is a nation of many economies, but those that produce real, tangible things — food, fiber, energy and manufactured goods — went overwhelmingly for Trump. On Facebook, I wrote, I feel sorry for the supporters of … Continue reading →

My thinking is to have a discussion with a handful of folks while taking a walk along the Charles from, say, 2 to 3:30 PM. If interested, send a message to arnold at-sign arnoldkling.com.

I continue to have problems reaching this blog (which means I have a hard time updating it). Others are also reporting problems. The best advice I have gotten has been to re-start my router. This has worked a couple of … Continue reading →

I have been having problems connecting to this blog during the past 48 hours. My web hosting service thinks that the trouble is at my end. Has anyone else been getting a “could not connect” message in the last two … Continue reading →

Blogging will be light for a while, as we adjust to being grandparents. I have no idea why WordPress insists on turning us upside down.

Popular naratives to describe the problems of the DC metro system: 1. Epitomizes America’s failure to invest enough in infrastructure. 2. Results from unwieldy government structure. My view: Metro is an example of over-investment and malinvestment in infrastructure. Metro’s problem … Continue reading →

Over at www.econlib.org, I have written a review of Thomas Leonard’s book on the early progressive economists. My essay is called Dismal Race “scientists.”

At www.econtalk.org discussing with Russ Roberts my forthcoming book. There is a lot in the book that we do not get around to discussing. That is because there is a lot in the book, in my view. It will be … Continue reading →

In the NYT, Christopher Farrell writes, “I don’t have an annuity and don’t plan to buy an annuity,” said Meir Statman, a finance professor at Santa Clara University. “I am sufficiently responsible and have enough self-control that I can moderate … Continue reading →

I think that any way that you cut it, mass shootings will make people more statist. I have been saying for quite some time that this is not a libertarian moment, primarily because of concerns with terrorism. The San Bernadino … Continue reading →