2008

A March 2008 Reason article discusses Eliot Spitzer's endorsement of Hillary Clinton's presidential bid amidst scandals.

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Tyler Cowen rounds up a few assorted links covering topics ranging from microloans to a New York Times feature on "Blogger House." via Marginal REVOLUTION

Marginal Revolution estimates that investors spend $100 billion annually trying to beat the stock market. via Marginal Revolution

Researchers in the Philippines offered smokers zero-interest bank accounts that would forfeit deposits if urine tests showed smoking after 6 months, resulting in a surprising 30% success rate for quitting among participants. via Freakonomics.

Samizdata is a blog featuring writing from numerous authors on a variety of topics, including civil liberties, economics, and more.

via Samizdata

Engadget's homepage features articles about discounted tech, including Nintendo Switch bundles and $600 off iRobot's Roomba Combo j9+ for Prime Day.

Scott Adams challenges readers to guess how many people will die in a 100-year lifespan, revealing a number much larger than we might initially think. via The Dilbert Blog

Thomas Schelling argued appearing irrational can be strategic, like in a game of chicken, and Nixon may have taken this theory to the extreme.

Engadget's homepage features tech news, reviews, buying guides, and more, including Amazon Prime Day deals on Roombas, Macbooks, and Samsung phones. via Engadget.

This Freakonomics blog examines how charities can operate more like businesses, citing Smile Train as a successful example.

Linda Bilmes and Joseph Stiglitz analyze the economic costs of the Iraq War, saying they are much bigger than people realize and could hurt the U.S. economy for a long time. via Economist's View.

It seems like a Reddit page may not be working correctly. via Reddit