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The European Union as Humpty Dumpty
If the Belgians Can’t even govern themselves, doesn’t that forecast the fate of the rest of the EU?
If the Belgians Can’t even govern themselves, doesn’t that forecast the fate of the rest of the EU?
Economists call it "moral hazard": an idea that originated in the insurance industry. Simply put, moral hazard arises when one...
Or, how to created money for nothing
How to owe the world $2 trillion -- and get richer in the process
The state sets the "lowest reported lawful retail price'' for milk; the law says milk cannot be sold below what...
Be careful what you wish for: the result of unintended consequences
This is one scary fairy tale
Why the DOW could Hit 14,000 this year -- and 8,000 in 2009.
We’re getting a deal in the US -- In England, petrol now costs $7.25 per US gallon. Over 75% of...
When I get together with my economist friends, I’m told we’re now in the boom times. Inflation is under 3%,...
