Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: David Cameron: A Staunch and Self-Confident Ally – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “British Prime Minister David Cameron writes in The Wall Street Journal that the U.S. and Britain have a clear common agenda: succeeding in Afghanistan, securing economic growth and fighting protectionism.” You Don’t Have to …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream – NYTimes.com www.nytimes.com “In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather.” NHTSA: No, Toyotas do not Suddenly Accelerate Unless You Press the Accelerator www.theatlantic.com “At …
Paul Berman: What You Can’t Say About Islamism – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “In the Wall Street Journal, Paul Berman writes that American intellectuals won’t face up to Muslim radicalism’s Nazi past.” The Case of Apple and the Mysterious Bars – The Numbers Guy – WSJ blogs.wsj.com “Apple’s announcement that its formula for calculating signal bars to …
Q&A: Public vs. Private Equity – Fama/French Forum www.dimensional.com “Asset pricing theory suggests that less liquid assets should have higher expected returns to compensate for lower liquidity. Whether there is in fact a liquidity premium in the returns to private equity is, however, difficult to document. The problem is lack of data on private equity …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: Allan Meltzer: Why Obamanomics Has Failed – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “In The Wall Street Journal, Carnegie Mellon University economist Allan H. Meltzer says the Obama administration’s policies have introduced uncertainty about future taxes and regulations. This inhibits investment and job growth.” If You Have to …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: Notable & Quotable – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “Verizon CEO and Business Roundtable Chairman Ivan Seidenberg on government and the economy.” The Keynesian Dead End – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “The Wall Street Journal argues that spending our way to prosperity is going out of style.” Weekend Interview …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: Economics for (and by) 10th Graders – Freakonomics Blog – NYTimes.com nytimes.com “An economics primer written by 10th graders.” Bounding the Price Impact of the New Home Buyer Credit caseymulligan.blogspot.com “1.6 percent is still less than the housing price increase reported by Case-Shiller over …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: Jenkins: Blowouts Will Not Always Be Prevented – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “In The Wall Street Journal, Business World columnist Holman Jenkins says Americans are curiously unwilling to acknowledge known risks.” A Moratorium, Drilled – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “The Wall Street Journal writes on a federal judge’s …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: The Benefits of the Financial Crisis – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “In an excerpt from Capitalism 4.0, Anatole Kaletsky says the financial crisis is leading to a new model of capitalism.” The Case for Having More Kids – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “Social science says kids drain their …
Here’s a list of articles that I have been reading lately: Stephen A. Blumenthal: It’s Time to Nationalize Fannie and Freddie – WSJ.com online.wsj.com “In The Wall Street Journal, Stephen A. Blumenthal writes that any solution that allows private companies to have a special relationship to government is destined to fail.” Think Smarter About Risk …
