Alea

Le blog d'éconoclaste

J'hésite

Chers lecteurs, mon temps et mon énergie sont comptés et j'ai envie de parler de trois sujets, mais ne peut dans l'immédiat en traiter qu'un. Quelles sont vos préférences? J'hésite ... [Link]

A Dash of Insight

Requisite Investor Skills: Think Critically and Accept New Evidence

Critical thinking helps in any field. I have the pleasure of participating in a discussion list that explores many issues where critical thinking is a focus. The members have a ... [Link]

The Epicurean Dealmaker

Psychiatric Help 5¢ – The Doctor Is In

Carmela Soprano: "He's a good man. He's a good father."Dr. Krakower: "You tell me he's a depressed criminal, prone to anger, serially unfaithful. Is that your definition of a good ... [Link]

Money Supply

Other potential Fed picks

The big news is that Janet Yellen is set to be tapped by President Barack Obama to replace Donald Kohn as the Fed’s second in command. But two other seats ... [Link]

The Aleph Blog

At the Fordham Conference: Creative Ideas for Limiting Bank Risk

Cornelius Hurley argues that banks are implicitly and explicitly subsidized, and that they need to return the subsidy. Dean Baker argues for a transfer tax, and weakening the political power ... [Link]