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Latest Lara-Murphy Show Defines Basic Terms
In response to a listener request, Carlos and I define/discuss basic terms like “Treasuries” and “yield curve.” Also, if you want comp’d tickets to the Nov. 5 Mises Circle event in Fort Worth, contact me (soon).
Read moreFellow Economists, Please Explain Sumner’s Analysis to Me
I know it sounds like I’m being sarcastic or trollish, but I mean this sincerely. Over the years I have seen other economists use national income accounting identities to make points about saving and investment, and I am not deft in such things. I think it’s because in my undergrad days I was at an […]
Read morePotpourri
==> The latest Contra Krugman details just how awesome the Contra Cruise was. And we talk about Krugman for a bit, too. ==> I have not explored this, but the SAFE network’s proponents claim it is better than blockchain technology. ==> The widely read von Pepe sends along two pieces from Larry White (here and […]
Read moreJohn Oliver on Third Party Candidates
I had never heard Johnson talk about Mt. Everest like this before, and I didn’t know Jill Stein had dropped a dope album back in the day. This video made me like Johnson slightly less, like Stein a lot more, and like John Oliver slightly less. Oh and the tiger guy is a riot. P.S. […]
Read moreDefenses of Trade Deficits That Could Mask Danger
This EconLog post from Scott Sumner, and the accompanying post from Don Boudreaux, provide much useful pushback against typical worries about trade deficits. However, Sumner in particular makes some strong claims that are misleading, and the two posts together could understandably make critics think that free traders are naive and distracting people from a genuine […]
Read moreMises Circle in Fort Worth
I have some comp’d tickets to the Mises Circle event in Fort Worth on Nov. 5. Shoot me an email if you want to go and bring a guest or two.
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