Archive for Economics

Crazy Economists

Sometimes I wonder if I’ve gone into the wrong line of work. Maybe I should’ve stuck to theoretical physics back when I thought Richard Feynman was the coolest guy ever. Mario Rizzo blogs about not tipping NYC cab drivers. I actually think tipping is a good custom. However, I think we should cut Mario some […]

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It Takes Time for Things to Sink In, Even in the Geeconosphere

Paul Krugman is a moody bully, lashing out at people who mispronounce his name. (I’m not saying he officially gives that as the reason, but I really do think he starts blowing people up on his blog after they mispronounce his name.) Greg Mankiw, on the other hand, is far more subtle. Ever since it […]

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