2010

FlowingData's 2010 poll asked readers what software they use for data analysis and visualization, acknowledging that many use a combination of tools. via FlowingData

Donald J. Boudreaux argues in a letter that proposed fuel-economy labels on new cars should include information about increased risks of traffic fatalities due to lighter-weight materials used to increase fuel efficiency.

via Cafe Hayek

Steven Landsburg explores economic efficiency in challenging scenarios, using Bill Gates and a thirsty man to highlight discrepancies in willingness to pay versus willingness to accept. via The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics

Arnold Kling joins Russ Roberts on EconTalk to discuss his book, *Unchecked and Unbalanced* where he suggests that increasingly specialized knowledge and concentrated political power lead to inefficiency. via Econlib.

Tyler Cowen discusses the Republican stance on payroll tax cuts in light of their other views on taxes. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

FlowingData features a "slightly crass" flowchart about the potentially frustrating cycle of problem-solving. via FlowingData