Simon's Leaflets

A place for things I want to say about subjects other than trade policy.

How Not To Think About China-U.S. Competition

Bob Lighthizer's views on country rankings worry me

Simon Lester|December 07, 2025

Some Thoughts on Nostalgia for the Economy of the 1950s, or 1980s, or 2000s (or Whenever)

Some people say they want the economy of the past, but that economy is not what they imagine

Simon Lester|November 15, 2025

Should I Have Dunked on Matt Yglesias?

Some reflections on a mildly viral post that involved dunking on Matt Yglesias

Simon Lester|November 08, 2025