2009

Peter Boettke wonders how many Austrian School economists are featured in the American Economic Association's 125th anniversary calendar.

via The source of this content is Coordination Problem.

Assorted links curated by Tyler Cowen on topics like economics, international news, and pop culture. via Marginal REVOLUTION

The Mises Institute website features articles and podcasts covering economic and political topics from an Austrian economics perspective. via Mises Institute

Economist Steve Landsburg explores the reasons behind decreased working hours in Europe compared to America, examining factors like tax policy and the role of unions.

via The source of this content is The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics.

This article debunks common myths about Bitcoin, such as its use in criminal activity and its instability. via The source of this content is The Freeman Online.

Fox News accidentally aired old footage of Sarah Palin campaigning instead of live footage from her book signing and apologized for what they are calling a production error.

Novelist Cormac McCarthy discusses his writing process, lack of interest in vacations, and desire to spend time working and with his son in a Wall Street Journal interview. via kottke.org.

Headphones.com, a website selling headphones and home audio equipment, offers expert reviews on their products.

Nick Tosches wrote about the history of opium dens, including a 1957 raid of what is believed to be New York City's last one.

via kottke.org.

Alex Tabarrok uses the counterintuitive terms "floors" and "ceilings" to teach the concept of price floors and ceilings in economics. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Tyler Cowen shares a collection of links, including Ross Douthat's new blog, on topics ranging from the economics of pinball to a Michelin inspector interview. via Marginal REVOLUTION

A homebrew recipe for gluten-free sorghum beer is currently under review at wikiHow. via wikiHow.