Tag Archives: Economics

“Apparently, in France, demand curves do not slope downwards”

Posted on January 11, 2008 by MichaelW

Megan McArdle comments on a piece in The Economist regarding the appalling state of economics education in France and Germany: When the 35 hour work week was proposed, I was talking to someone in the French consulate who did economics … Continue reading →

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Is Fiscal Stimulus the Answer? -updated

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Lance

The economy is slowing, and if we are not already in a recession (I think we probably are) the risks of one are certainly high. So should our politicians do something with fiscal policy? Alex Tabarrok says no : Fourth, … Continue reading →

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Apple Reshapes Another Industry

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Lance

A fascinating look at the development of the iPhone and its impact upon the structure of the telecom industry. More than being a snazzy and popular device, the iPhone has changed how the relationship between players in the telecom industry … Continue reading →

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