2010

David Friedman compares the economic impacts of US and UK fiscal policies after the 2008 recession to massive research experiments—and finds similarities to the human and financial costs of 20th-century communist states. via Ideas

Greg Mankiw links to an argument by Richard Thaler in the New York Times where Thaler argues in favor of the estate tax. via The source of this content is Greg Mankiw's Blog.

Ron Paul might be appointed to oversee the Federal Reserve. via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Robin Hanson proposes results-blind journal review to combat bias by having authors submit two opposing conclusions and reviewers justifying rejections on methodology.

Tyler Cowen discusses how becoming a parent might make one less likely to support the legalization of marijuana.

via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Kottke.org shares a fun fact about a "Lord of the Rings" adaptation that almost starred The Beatles and was directed by Stanley Kubrick. via kottke.org