Economist and Author

Richard B. McKenzie

3 articles 2018

Richard B. McKenzie is an economist and professor emeritus at the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine. He is the author of numerous books on economics and public policy, including works on orphanages drawn from his own childhood experience. He contributed articles to The Weekly Standard in 2018 covering topics ranging from climate policy to personal essays.

The Success Story of Orphanages

November 23, 2018 · culture, Web Only, Family

I was raised in one and have spent much of my career researching them. My findings have shown positive life outcomes—reflecting my own.

Tragedy of the Climate Commons

October 22, 2018 · Politics, Web Only, Climate Change

Policy remedies for climate change are inherently difficult. But much of the difficulty stems from an economic problem, which exists at an individual level.

My Chance Lunch with Fred Rogers

August 2, 2018 · Web Only, culture, Mr. Rogers

Royals or celebrities have never been a draw for me, and you would not find me on the streets of Windsor or on Hollywood’s red carpets among the fawning crowds, gasping for breath at the sight of lavish jewels, couture gowns, and perfect bodies.