Daily Economy
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Anti-Gouging Laws Can Kill
Much has been made in the media about the Surgeon General’s recent Twitter exhortation, “Seriously people – STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general [sic] public from catching Coronavirus.” But what is usually left out is the rest of his tweet, “…but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick…
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Manufacturing-Sector Looks Weak Again in February
The ISM PMI weakened in February suggesting a delay in any significant turnaround for manufacturing.
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Is Bernie Right about Education in Cuba?
What explains the rising literacy rates and rising levels of educational achievements is also what explains the regime’s ability to continually repress Cuban people.
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The Future of Academic Publishing
Given the extent of the competition in modern academics for publication space, and the breakdown of the process of physical publication and dissemination on paper, we are nearing a state of crisis.
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Emancipate the Workers, State by State
The literature has long established that licensing requirements generally restrict the supply of services in the licensed industry by prohibiting some perfectly competent workers from working as providers.
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The Satoshi Revolution by Wendy McElroy
Wendy McElroy, from her past studies of history and her current deep dive into crypto-technology, understands the power of ideas. Bitcoin and all that is related to it are among the most revolutionary ideas in history.
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Economic Policy Must Prepare for Pandemic Disease
The best approach to a shocking event like a global pandemic disease with a high death rate is to free the markets and eliminate barriers to trade as soon as possible. This would at least minimize the damage, get goods and services to those who need them, calm the panic, and reward traders and investors…
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Are All Cryptocurrencies Pyramid Schemes?
All moneys and valuable items are pyramid schemes, and all holders of money and valuable items hope that the next person in line will pay more for them. That’s how monetary balances work. No big deal.
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Revised Fourth-Quarter Real GDP Growth at 2.1 Percent
Revised real gross domestic product rose at a 2.1 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter. Details show that persistent economic growth remains dependent on consumers.
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Durable-Goods Orders Excluding Aircraft Remain in a Flat Trend
Capital-goods orders remain in a flat trend, but at a high level. Continued economic expansion remains the most likely path but caution is warranted.
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Anti-Gouging Laws Can Kill
Much has been made in the media about the Surgeon General’s recent Twitter exhortation, “Seriously people – STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general [sic] public from catching Coronavirus.” But what is usually left out is the rest of his tweet, “…but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick…
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Manufacturing-Sector Looks Weak Again in February
The ISM PMI weakened in February suggesting a delay in any significant turnaround for manufacturing.
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•
Is Bernie Right about Education in Cuba?
What explains the rising literacy rates and rising levels of educational achievements is also what explains the regime’s ability to continually repress Cuban people.
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•
The Future of Academic Publishing
Given the extent of the competition in modern academics for publication space, and the breakdown of the process of physical publication and dissemination on paper, we are nearing a state of crisis.
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•
Emancipate the Workers, State by State
The literature has long established that licensing requirements generally restrict the supply of services in the licensed industry by prohibiting some perfectly competent workers from working as providers.
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•
The Satoshi Revolution by Wendy McElroy
Wendy McElroy, from her past studies of history and her current deep dive into crypto-technology, understands the power of ideas. Bitcoin and all that is related to it are among the most revolutionary ideas in history.
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•
Economic Policy Must Prepare for Pandemic Disease
The best approach to a shocking event like a global pandemic disease with a high death rate is to free the markets and eliminate barriers to trade as soon as possible. This would at least minimize the damage, get goods and services to those who need them, calm the panic, and reward traders and investors…
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Are All Cryptocurrencies Pyramid Schemes?
All moneys and valuable items are pyramid schemes, and all holders of money and valuable items hope that the next person in line will pay more for them. That’s how monetary balances work. No big deal.
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•
Revised Fourth-Quarter Real GDP Growth at 2.1 Percent
Revised real gross domestic product rose at a 2.1 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter. Details show that persistent economic growth remains dependent on consumers.
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•
Durable-Goods Orders Excluding Aircraft Remain in a Flat Trend
Capital-goods orders remain in a flat trend, but at a high level. Continued economic expansion remains the most likely path but caution is warranted.