2009

Katherine Mangu-Ward writes about how Slate writers are pushing back against bans and regulations, such as a proposed outdoor smoking ban in NYC.

via Reason.com

This blog post from Marginal Revolution discusses Microsoft researcher Gordon Bell's experience of meticulously recording his personal data and poses a question to readers about what five things they would track from their daily lives.

via Marginal Revolution.

This blog post explores unusual economic indicators, like a drop in car commercials filmed in a certain LA tunnel and the reinstatement of a lingerie allowance at a London law firm. via kottke.org

The Obama administration encouraged artists to promote President Obama's political agenda during an August 10th teleconference.

David Prychitko shares his thoughts on L. Randall Wray's book "Understanding Modern Money" and Wray's argument for the government to act as an employer of last resort. via Coordination Problem.

This blog on economic crises argues that while we can't know exactly *when* they'll happen, we can identify factors that make them more likely. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Greg Mankiw's column poses a thought experiment: what if a pill granted immortality for $150,000 per year? via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Damon Root's article for *Reason* magazine dissects the Supreme Court case *Lochner v. New York* (1905) and critiques Cass Sunstein's and conservative's opposition to it. via Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets.

Conservative activist James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles released undercover videos featuring ACORN employees, which they claim show incriminating activity. via Reason.com

Tyler Cowen agrees with Matt Yglesias and Ryan Avent on urban planning issues like zoning and advocates for policy changes that make cities more appealing.

Two million books could be back in print thanks to a partnership between Google and On Demand Books. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

This interview features Greg Gutfeld, discussing his career and libertarian political views, arguing that this approach balances free markets and free thought.