Jordan Lofthouse

PhD Economist; Senior Fellow, F.A. Hayek Program at Mercatus Center; amateur geographer, map collector, runner, and enthusiast of wild places

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

Today’s the day! My book is finally released and available for purchase. You can get a copy of “An Economist’s Guide to Environmentalism” from Bloomsbury, Amazon, or Barnes&Noble.

You can use the following discount code to save 20% on https://t.co/EWLLWoWMMd: GLR BD8

[Hayek Program @HayekProgram]

The Economic Podcast for Gen Z invited @JordanLofthouse to discuss his new book, "An Economist's Guide to Environmentalism."

They talk about the tragedy of the commons, Elinor Ostrom, and what economics can contribute to debates surrounding environmentalism. https://t.co/znkeKVBfmp

[Nick Gillespie @nickgillespie]

This looks like a great collection and an important contribution to a libertarian understanding of individual autonomy, freedom, and flourishing. Congrats @NathanPGoodman, @NovakMikayla, @JordanLofthouse, and all your contributors.

[Nathan P. Goodman @NathanPGoodman]

My @HayekProgram colleagues @NovakMikayla, @JordanLofthouse & I have an edited volume coming out next fall on LGBTQ rights and classical liberal political economy.

The book is called "Rainbow Liberty: Liberal Political Economy and Queer Freedom."

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[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

I've got a new paper in Cosmos+Taxis in the symposium on "Humanomics.” My paper is "Humanomics and Rational Irrationality: Why Moral Sentiments May Make Voting Biases Worse." If you're interested in the topic, please check out the paper here: https://t.co/oDgf8pDorB

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

I had a wonderful time chatting with Stefan Bartl on The Economic Podcast for Gen Z about my book An Economist’s Guide to Environmentalism. You can check out the episode here:

https://t.co/ILz49PDWyG

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

Hello friends! If you bought a copy of my book “An Economist’s Guide to Environmentalism,” I’d be delighted if you would leave a review on whichever platform you purchased it from. I’m grateful for all the support!

[Bloomsbury Academic @BloomsburyAcad]

Author of “An Economist's Guide to Environmentalism,” @JordanLofthouse, discussed climate change in his interview with @cspan Washington Journal.

Listen here: https://t.co/DnEzgJELoT

[Bryan Sralla @KennethSralla]

@JordanLofthouse @PeterBoettke Enjoyed the book. Here’s my proof of purchase overlooking my snow-covered garden in Poland tonight.

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

@KennethSralla @PeterBoettke Thank you very much! I appreciate the compliments, and I’m glad to hear that you think the book is clear.

[Peter Boettke @PeterBoettke]

Jordan Lofthouse on His Book [An Economist's Guide to Environmentalism] https://t.co/WIkF6nx590

[Washington Journal @cspanwj]

FRI | George Mason University Mercatus Center senior fellow Jordan Lofthouse discusses his book "An Economist's Guide to Environmentalism."

Watch live at 9:25 am ET!

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

One of my goals for 2025 was to run 1500 miles. I just finished my last run of the year, and I ran a total of 1539 miles.

One of the highlights of the year was my PR time in the half marathon (1:34:10) at the Snow Canyon Half Marathon in southern Utah.

[Virgil Henry Storr @vstorr]

Second, with @JordanLofthouse and Nona, "Calling on and thanking God: the role of faith and faith communities in disaster recovery" in Disasters. 11/n
https://t.co/2uQeb8nItR

[Hayek Program @HayekProgram]

We are thrilled to announce that Mercatus fellowship applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open! If you are interested in the foundations of classical liberal political economy & its relevance for economic, political, & social life, please apply.
https://t.co/ZHVjksOyAK

[Hayek Program @HayekProgram]

🌱 An Economist’s Guide to Environmentalism — by @JordanLofthouse

An economist’s toolkit for understanding environmental challenges and designing effective solutions
https://t.co/XkHnpLPYnR

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

The topics in the volume span a wide range: educational reform in Ghana, policy responses to Covid, anti-trust policy, the political role of courts, the impact of a precautionary approach to energy policy, regulatory burdens as a time tax, and uncertainty over AI governance.

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

A new volume called "Applications of Public Choice Theory to Public Policy" has just been released by Bloomsbury Academic. This volume is the culmination of the @Mercatus Center's Frederic Bastiat Fellowship Research Sequence, which is one of the programs I've managed.

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

You can find the volume here: https://t.co/RdxpaAPETz

[Mercatus Center @mercatus]

How can economics help improve environmental outcomes?

In An Economist’s Guide to Environmentalism, Mercatus Senior Fellow @JordanLofthouse explains how tools like incentives, trade-offs, and property rights can address challenges from species loss to climate change.

📘 Learn more → https://t.co/jPq4KRkyUd

[Jordan Lofthouse @JordanLofthouse]

A shipment of my books has arrived at the office. I’m grateful for all my colleagues at @mercatus and @HayekProgram who helped me to refine and articulate my ideas.

https://t.co/Z7TWsUCNhr