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Latest essay by Daniel Klein published in multiple languages

March 9, 2026

Scripps News: Tabarrok quoted in article on legislation proposed after Iran strike to ban government officials from engaging in prediction markets

Senators are calling for new legislation after millions of dollars in bets were placed on prediction market sites tied to U.S. air strikes on Iran and the death of the country's supreme leader.

March 6, 2026

Adam Smith Program co-sponsors Charlottesville conference: 1776 & Today

March 2, 2026

Marketplace: Michael Clemens quoted in story on Federal study showing correlation of slower unauthorized immigration with slowed economic growth

February 18, 2026

Spring 2026 Urban Research Hub Speaker Series

February 17, 2026

Economics professor emeritus Vernon Smith honored by Acton Institute

Nobel laureate Vernon Smith, a George Mason University professor emeritus in the Department of Economics, was recently awarded the 2025 Faith & Freedom Award from the Acton Institute.

February 17, 2026

Accepting Fall '26 PhD & MA applications for part-time or full-time studies!

February 17, 2026

Le Devoir (Canada): Vince Geloso's work reviewed in article on the British conquest of Canada in 1760

February 10, 2026

Washington Post: Don Boudreaux writes opinion on strength of Trump's tariff-free first year in his first term

Comparing the 2025 economy to that of 2017 strongly suggests that if Trump’s policies had been more like his first term, our economy would be significantly stronger today.

February 9, 2026

Financial Times (The Economics Show) podcast: Tyler Cowen shares thoughts on food and economics

February 6, 2026

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