I’m learning a lot about Greece reading about reactions to the recent “fiscal austerity” measures taken up under the auspice of the EU/IMF $145bn bailout. Case in… Read more “Quick Notes About Greece”
Tag: Public
From the Public Sector
Michael Mandell provides a nice illustration regarding public and private sector compensation: The chart shows that public and private sector pay rose in parallel from 2001 to… Read more “From the Public Sector”
…and You Thought I was Grim
Karl Smith at Modeled Behavior took the time to make a comment about my post on the US fiscal situation, in which he comes to two differing… Read more “…and You Thought I was Grim”
Yes, the US Fiscal Situation Looks Bad
I suppose you were waiting for a “but…”. There is none. Both the forecast, and the prospects for getting the debt under control are ominous as they… Read more “Yes, the US Fiscal Situation Looks Bad”
Assorted Links
I wish I had all kinds of time to touch on all of these issues! What a blessing is the division of labor! I hate to rub… Read more “Assorted Links”
Markets in SOME Things
Tyler Cowen has a very interesting “markets in everything” post today: The German municipality of Niederzimmern does not have the money to fix potholes. They are now… Read more “Markets in SOME Things”
Intrinsic Value Makes People Poor
Ken Wyble, who is a smart guy and is very active in libertarian politics in Colorado recently posted a link to this news story, to which I… Read more “Intrinsic Value Makes People Poor”
The Glory of Trade
This chart shows various countries’ favorability with the US public: It is worth it to note that, save for two countries (Cuba and Iran), we trade with… Read more “The Glory of Trade”
Oil and Mineds
Calculated Risk has a piece about the rising US trade deficit, which mostly consists of oil. However, as Scott Sumner has noted (via Robin Hanson), that doesn’t… Read more “Oil and Mineds”