2010

A 2010 article in The Daily Signal discusses a Harvard Business School study that found increased government spending leads to a decrease in corporate capital expenditures and employment. The author suggests a follow-up study to see if businesses reinvest resources into lobbying efforts in Washington D.C.

via The Daily Signal

Dan Ariely's book "Predictably Irrational" explores the hidden forces that shape our decisions, arguing that our choices aren't always rational. via The source of this content is Dan Ariely's official website.

A blog post covering a TED Talk by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman suggests that happiness plateaus at an income of $60,000 per year. via My Money Blog

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

Tyler Cowen shares a study analyzing the relationship between media figures' political leanings and their news consumption habits. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

A 2010 BBC article warns of increased workplace hangovers during the World Cup and its impact on productivity.

via The source of this content is BBC News.

Arnold Kling wonders if intellectuals tend towards pessimism, citing Matt Ridley's suggestion they do so to garner attention and funding. via Econlib

X.com has a new URL, but you can learn more about how your privacy settings remain unchanged. via brainpicker

Bryan Caplan of EconLog provides a brief overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1875, which was later deemed unconstitutional.

FlowingData's 2010 article showcases maps of major cities based on geotagged photos, color-coded by mode of transportation.

David Henderson's blog post discusses the evolution of the Civil Rights Act and how its application has changed since the 1960s. via Econlib

A video on One Thing To See claims to show a man dodging a car that crashed into him on the sidewalk. The post's author suggests the man has the "greatest reflexes in the world."