Category Archives: Economics

Freakonomics Blog » Will the High Price of Oil Make Americans Skinnier?

  Link to Freakonomics Blog » Will the High Price of Oil Make Americans Skinnier?   Yes, another link, but this one is interesting.  I’m trying to cut out HFCS and lordy it is everywhere! I may order my Dr. … Continue reading

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Respectful of Otters: The Jobs Americans Won’t Do

Respectful of Otters Precisely.  I've thought that if certain jobs actually paid enough, Americans would work at those jobs.  It is expensive nowadays to rais e a family and y'know actually keep one's head above water.  $5.15/hr (the oh so … Continue reading

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Paul Craig Roberts: “Partnering” the Destruction of the American Economy

Paul Craig Roberts: "Partnering" the Destruction of the American Economy Interesting essay on outsourcing and the economy. A quote: Many Americans and almost every economist and policymaker do not see the peril. They confuse outsourcing with free trade, and they … Continue reading

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The Dark Wraith Forums

The Dark Wraith Forums Great post from last year. I was digging through my drafts on Blogger and unearthed a proto-post I was writing. I wonder what students are actually taught in Economics.

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