Economic Dynamism

We consider the principles, policies, and culture that support free market capitalism.

The Economist Who Knew Too Much

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 24, 2026
‘Liberation Day,’ One Year Later

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026
The Tragedy of Paul Ehrlich

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026
Venture Global vs. Shell: How a Startup Won Big In LNG

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 20, 2026
Cut Licensing, Cut Prices, Embrace AI

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 19, 2026
The Trump Administration’s Venture Capitalist State

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 18, 2026
Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations Turns 250

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Economic Dynamism
Mar 13, 2026
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‘Liberation Day,’ One Year Later

Richard M. Reinsch II
Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026

Venture Global vs. Shell: How a Startup Won Big In LNG

The future of energy innovation depends on courts adhering to the rule of law and holding companies — regardless of their size — to the deals they made.

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
Mar 20, 2026

London and the Architecture of Creative Growth

Preserving London's creative dynamism will require humility from policymakers and a commitment to keeping the city liveable.

Munira Mirza
Economic Dynamism
Mar 10, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Economically?

We need a more dynamic economy that can help workers by allowing them to move where they can best use their skills.

Sam Dumitriu
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026

The Myth of the Post-Industrial Economy

Joel Kotkin
Economic Dynamism
Feb 28, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Economic Dynamism
Feb 17, 2026

The War on Disruption

Economic Dynamism
Feb 9, 2026

Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones

Economic Dynamism
Feb 4, 2026

Downtowns are dying, but we know how to save them

Economic Dynamism
Feb 3, 2026

The Housing Crisis

Economic Dynamism
Jan 8, 2026
Research
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London and the Architecture of Creative Growth

Munira Mirza
Economic Dynamism
Mar 10, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Economically?

Sam Dumitriu
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Economic Dynamism
Feb 17, 2026

The War on Disruption

Economic Dynamism
Feb 9, 2026

Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones

Economic Dynamism
Feb 4, 2026

The Causal Effect of News on Inflation Expectations

Carola Binder, Pascal Frank, Jane M. Ryngaert
Economic Dynamism
Aug 22, 2025
Commentary
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The Economist Who Knew Too Much

Julia R. Cartwright
Economic Dynamism
Mar 24, 2026

The Tragedy of Paul Ehrlich

Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026

Cut Licensing, Cut Prices, Embrace AI

Kevin Frazier
Economic Dynamism
Mar 19, 2026

The Trump Administration’s Venture Capitalist State

Paul Mueller
Economic Dynamism
Mar 18, 2026

Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations Turns 250

Graham McAleer
Economic Dynamism
Mar 13, 2026

AI Needs Consumer Choice, Not Bureaucratic Control

Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026
Videos
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Is Scientific Progress Best Achieved Through Publicly Funded Research Initiatives?

Is Scientific Progress Best Achieved Through Publicly Funded Research Initiatives?

Economic Dynamism
Feb 19, 2026
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 18% Poverty Rate in the World's 4th Largest Economy | Joel Kotkin

18% Poverty Rate in the World's 4th Largest Economy | Joel Kotkin

Economic Dynamism
Jan 27, 2026
19:46
Michael Toth | A Coast-to-Coast Railroad for America

Michael Toth | A Coast-to-Coast Railroad for America

Economic Dynamism
Jan 9, 2026
7:11
Neo-Feudalism: Tech Oligarchs and the Secular "Clerisy"

Neo-Feudalism: Tech Oligarchs and the Secular "Clerisy"

Economic Dynamism
Oct 20, 2025
1:03
Unlocking Housing Supply: Market-Driven Solutions for Growing Communities

Unlocking Housing Supply: Market-Driven Solutions for Growing Communities

Economic Dynamism
Sep 30, 2025
2:16:09
Podcasts
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