"Only an economy that is constantly in transition can hope to approximate the changing needs and wants of a robust and flourishing society. "I also just signed up for a course with Marginal Revolution University, now I just need to find the time to take an intro course in economics.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I like the intro to this article: This Month’s Cato Unbound: The Online Education Revolution
Monday, November 12, 2012
Is Eminent Domain Just About Aesthetics
On November 12, 2012, John K. Ross makes some good points on the status of eminent domain in California in 'California Kills Eminent Domain, Somehow Buildings Happen Anyway.' But this is the part that I like:
"It would've been just nice for the aesthetics of the campus to not have those two buildings on the corners like that," said [Hospital Vice President Jarrod McNaughton].If aesthetics is the reason, then I'm glad restrictions on eminent domain resulted in property owners getting to keep their businesses.
An Arguement Against Price Controls
Hammer of Truth and Ron Paul provide arguments against government influence over price controls, even following a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy.
Of course, we may never see this in practice because people will cry for price controls and leaders, who lack intestinal fortitude and genuine leadership ability, will cave to immediate pressure rather than offer sound leadership that considers the impact of what happens next.
"temporarily higher prices would encourage those not directly involved in cleanup to stay home and out of the way until the economy stabilizes." (Hammer of Truth, October 31, 2012, Post-Sandy price gouging laws and gas shortages)
"But because prices remained lower than they should have been, no one sought to conserve gas." (Ron Paul, November 12, 2012, In Praise of Price Gouging).
Of course, we may never see this in practice because people will cry for price controls and leaders, who lack intestinal fortitude and genuine leadership ability, will cave to immediate pressure rather than offer sound leadership that considers the impact of what happens next.
Sucession Petitioners Should Make Requests by County
As many have posted, there are more than 20 different petitions to the White House for states to succeed from the union. However a view of the election results by county shows that for most states the ideological divide isn't by state line.
Support For Online Education
Love this. Been thinking it for the past year ever since I started taking online programming courses. Thanks for writing something much better than I could have.
by Alex Tabarrok
Lead Essay
November 12th, 2012
"I see three principle advantages to online education, 1) leverage, especially of the best teachers; 2) time savings; 3) individualized teaching and new technologies."
Why Online Education Works
by Alex TabarrokLead Essay
November 12th, 2012
"I see three principle advantages to online education, 1) leverage, especially of the best teachers; 2) time savings; 3) individualized teaching and new technologies."
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