Peter Jacobsen

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Ask An Economist—Year in Review

In 2023, FEE supported a series of articles by me titled Ask an Economist. Over the course of the year,…

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The Mouse is Free: Steamboat Willie and Intellectual Property

You’ve likely already seen him freely used across the Internet over the last two days. As of 2024, Steamboat Willie,…

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Economics Explains McConnell’s Low Approval Rating

A recent poll out of Monmouth University shows what might be a shocking result to some. Mitch McConnell, the Republican…

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Why a New IRS Change Will Push Some Entrepreneurs into Corporate Desk Jobs

As the end of the year approaches, the IRS has announced its new late repayment penalty rate. The rate has…

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Why I Don’t Think the Population Will Collapse in the Long Run

The irrational pandemonium of the 20th century was the fear of a population explosion. Estimates from scientists such as Paul…

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Milei Hates the State—Will It Be Enough?

Javier Milei, the recently elected president of Argentina, is somewhat famous for his eccentric relationship with his dogs. There are…

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Is the Shoplifting Epidemic Fake Bad News? Yes and No

As someone who has spent time researching population economics, I’m no stranger to false bad news. It’s no secret that…

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China Reverses Course on Population Planning

The 20th century was full of attempts to centrally plan population. Scientists like Paul Ehrlich and businessmen like Hugh Moore…

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The Problem with “Paycheck-to-Paycheck” Metrics

If you follow financial news, a headline you’ll often see is that a large number of people are living “paycheck-to-paycheck.”…

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Why I’m Pessimistic about the Selection of the Speaker of the House

Update: After this story was written, Mike Johnson was selected as the Speaker of the House. My hope is he…

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