2008

Kottke.org has a new weekly series called "Ten things I learned this week," and the first list contains some interesting facts. The author shares a variety of facts, including that life expectancy for women in some parts of the US declined from 1983 to 1999.

An economics quiz question about Pareto efficient allocation of goods sparks a lively debate about its definition and implications in the comments. via Crooked Timber

This April 25, 2008 daily roundup of economic news from The Economist covers topics such as bond investors and the potential for a European super-bank. via The Economist

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Economist Robert Hall argues that modern recessions are not fully understood, as all sectors weaken concurrently, challenging traditional explanations like sticky wages and prices.

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Engadget's homepage features tech news and reviews, including Prime Day deals and articles on discounted Nintendo Switch bundles and upcoming Apple Intelligence features.

Economist blogger Tyler Cowen shares some viewpoints, including criticisms of the US prison system and the connection between individual freedom and violence. via kottke.org

An article titled "McCainomics" published in The Economist discusses John McCain's tax cut policies and questions his fiscal conservatism. via The Economist

A potential link between growing GDP and happiness is analyzed by examining life satisfaction data from various countries.

This daily roundup of economic news from The Economist covers topics like bond investors and the potential for a European super-bank. via The Economist