How to Predict the Future
I’ve spent most of today reading. The modern world appears divided into two camps (no — not those who believe the world can be divided into two camps, and those who don’t): those who believe that man...
View ArticleThe Non-Paradox of Inactivity
The Paradox of Thrift states: If everyone tries to save more money during times of recession, then aggregate demand will fall and will in turn lower total savings in the population because of the...
View ArticleThe World Before Central Banking
In today’s world, there are many who want government to regulate and control everything. The most bizarre instance, though — more bizarre even than banning the sale of large-sized sugary drinks — is...
View ArticlePaying For Our Past Sins
Michael Kinsley’s argument for immediate austerity is about “paying for our past sins”: Krugman also is on to something when he talks about paying a price for past sins. I don’t think suffering is...
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