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Saturday, November 30, 2013
Academic job market advice | Chris BlattmanChris Blattman
Good advice for all job markets, not just academic. Check out the links too.
Academic job market advice | Chris BlattmanChris Blattman
Academic job market advice | Chris BlattmanChris Blattman
Friday, November 29, 2013
Lunch with the FT: Ha-Joon Chang - FT.com
Lunch with the FT: Ha-Joon Chang - FT.com:
“How has this wonderful subject we call economics become so narrow-minded? I find that really sad.”
“How has this wonderful subject we call economics become so narrow-minded? I find that really sad.”
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Why I Make Terrible Decisions, or, poverty thoughts
The comments are as insightful as the article itself.
Why I Make Terrible Decisions, or, poverty thoughts
Why I Make Terrible Decisions, or, poverty thoughts
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Harvard Campaign for Arts and Sciences Launch Address | Stories | Harvard Alumni
The Michael Smith speech at the 13 minute mark has a short film about flipping the classroom.
Harvard Campaign for Arts and Sciences Launch Address | Stories | Harvard Alumni
Harvard Campaign for Arts and Sciences Launch Address | Stories | Harvard Alumni
Sunday, November 24, 2013
They're Watching You at Work - Don Peck - The Atlantic
How companies are approaching hiring decisions.
They're Watching You at Work - Don Peck - The Atlantic
They're Watching You at Work - Don Peck - The Atlantic
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
U.S. Meatpackers Fight New Country-of-Origin Labels - WSJ.com
One of the few articles were I agree with the vast majority of the commentators. I guess that when safety regulations are close to home, even the right wing wants government to regulate. Corporates think that they can hide behind the slogan of "costly regulations".
U.S. Meatpackers Fight New Country-of-Origin Labels - WSJ.com
U.S. Meatpackers Fight New Country-of-Origin Labels - WSJ.com
Walmart Employee Food Drive - Business Insider
Walmart heirs are six of the ten richest Americans. They have more assets than the bottom half.
Walmart Employee Food Drive - Business Insider
Walmart Employee Food Drive - Business Insider
Monday, November 18, 2013
Japan Pitches Americans on Its Maglev Train - NYTimes.com
US should have bought the first one in 1964.
Japan Pitches Americans on Its Maglev Train - NYTimes.com
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Recession-Plagued Nation Demands New Bubble To Invest In | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
The onion predicts Snapchat.
Recession-Plagued Nation Demands New Bubble To Invest In | The Onion - America's Finest News Source: "Perhaps the new bubble could have something to do with watching movies on cell phones,
Recession-Plagued Nation Demands New Bubble To Invest In | The Onion - America's Finest News Source: "Perhaps the new bubble could have something to do with watching movies on cell phones,
This Is Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality...: Liveblogging World War II: November 17, 1943
True for most things:
"We need more aircraft, better engines--and fewer Headquarters."
This Is Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality...: Liveblogging World War II: November 17, 1943:
"We need more aircraft, better engines--and fewer Headquarters."
This Is Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality...: Liveblogging World War II: November 17, 1943:
Why children don't eat their greens: Survival instinct means youngsters are genetically programmed to avoid plants in case they are poisonous | Mail Online
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Larry Summers just confirmed that he is still a heavyweight on economic policy - Quartz
The entire speech is worth listening to:
Larry Summers just confirmed that he is still a heavyweight on economic policy - Quartz:
Quote about Japan is stunning. Shows that predictions are hard, especially about the future.
"The extent of Japan’s stagnation is breathtaking: In 2013, the Japanese economy is only half the size economists in the 1990’s predicted it would be by now."
Larry Summers just confirmed that he is still a heavyweight on economic policy - Quartz:
Quote about Japan is stunning. Shows that predictions are hard, especially about the future.
"The extent of Japan’s stagnation is breathtaking: In 2013, the Japanese economy is only half the size economists in the 1990’s predicted it would be by now."
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Bronte Capital: The FDA, statistics and fundamentalism
You do not need double blind tests if you understand the physics; ie parachutes.
Bronte Capital: The FDA, statistics and fundamentalism
Bronte Capital: The FDA, statistics and fundamentalism
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Kass: 10 Laws of Stock Market Bubbles - TheStreet
Kass: 10 Laws of Stock Market Bubbles - TheStreet:
Debt is cheap.
Debt is plentiful.
There is the egregious use of debt.
A new marginal (and sizeable) buyer of an asset class appears.
After a sustained advance in an asset class's price, the prior four factors lead to new-era thinking that cycles have been eradicated/eliminated and that a long boom in value lies ahead.
The distance of valuations from earnings is directly proportional to the degree of bubbliness.
The newer the valuation methodology in vogue the greater the degree of bubbliness.
Bad valuation methodologies drive out good valuation methodologies.
When everyone thinks central bankers, money managers, corporate managers, politicians or any other group are the smartest guys in the room, you are in a bubble.
Rapid growth of a new financial product that is not understood. (e.g., derivatives, what Warren Buffett termed "financial weapons of mass destruction").
Debt is cheap.
Debt is plentiful.
There is the egregious use of debt.
A new marginal (and sizeable) buyer of an asset class appears.
After a sustained advance in an asset class's price, the prior four factors lead to new-era thinking that cycles have been eradicated/eliminated and that a long boom in value lies ahead.
The distance of valuations from earnings is directly proportional to the degree of bubbliness.
The newer the valuation methodology in vogue the greater the degree of bubbliness.
Bad valuation methodologies drive out good valuation methodologies.
When everyone thinks central bankers, money managers, corporate managers, politicians or any other group are the smartest guys in the room, you are in a bubble.
Rapid growth of a new financial product that is not understood. (e.g., derivatives, what Warren Buffett termed "financial weapons of mass destruction").
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Saturday, November 09, 2013
Friday, November 08, 2013
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Monday, November 04, 2013
NYTimes: Innovation Imperative: Change Everything
From The New York Times:
Innovation Imperative: Change Everything
Online education is beginning to show itself as a disruptive innovation, introducing more convenient and affordable services that can transform sectors.
http://nyti.ms/HjkluW
Innovation Imperative: Change Everything
Online education is beginning to show itself as a disruptive innovation, introducing more convenient and affordable services that can transform sectors.
http://nyti.ms/HjkluW