The news is abuzz with the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo and Jewish bakery murders by Islamic terrorists. Yes, I said it, Islamic terrorists. But now, let’s consider why that needs to be said, despite the incredibly whiney protestations by the politically correct crowd and so many liberals and other assorted individuals and groups. First […]
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To Be or Not to Be: Islam or Not?
15 Jan 2015
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Sometimes the media gets it right– why changing government incentives are contributing to lower employment.
13 Dec 2014
I don’t know how this slipped past the editors of the NYT. We have at least a recognition that changing incentives are contributing to more people staying out of the workforce. Of course, excellent economists such as U of Chicago’s Casey Mulligan have done outstanding empirical analysis to show that changing government policies are making […]
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My esteemed Berean colleague, Marc Clauson, and astute reader Jonathan are carrying on a discussion for which Walmart’s business practices are a touch point. I posted a response to one of Jonathan’s comments several days ago. Jonathan asked my thoughts on the accusation that Walmart is the nation’s biggest “welfare queen”. I am working through a response […]
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Rule by Numbers
22 Nov 2014
I am here at the Southern Economic Association in Atlanta, Ga, where it is very nice, pleasantly warm weather, and where numbers and statistics flow like water. The first session I attended was on measures of economic freedom, and interesting topic on its face. And the papers were interesting, but excruciatingly painful, looking at factor […]
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During the month of October the Bereans at the Gate “Roadshow” played at several churches in the greater Miami Valley area. This Sunday, November 23, several Berean regulars: Marc Clauson, Jeff Haymond, and Bert Wheeler will be making presentations at the Southern Economic Association meeting in Atlanta. In preparation for this momentous occasion we will be making slightly […]
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Coke v. Pepsi III
06 Nov 2014
Fellow Berean Jeff Haymond responded to a post I made on election day on what I see as very distinct similarities between Republicans and Democrats on economic issues. Rather than commenting on Jeff’s post by responding in the text box underneath his post I’d like to include a couple of diagrams. In order to include those diagrams […]
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Bereans on the Road!
22 Oct 2014
As if our mere presence on-line were not ridiculous enough, we are taking our act on the road. Last week, a contingent of Bereans invaded the friendly spaces of Brantwood Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. We were warmly welcomed by Pastor James Risner and his flock. We enjoyed a good time of discussion. Topics ranged […]
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Chart of the Day–Longest tenured jobs
23 Sep 2014
I find very intriguing the right hand side of the chart (HT to Mark Perry @ Carpe Diem). What do you think explains this? Your answer should to some degree use the 2nd Law of Economics: Incentives Matter! And be nice please….
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Capitalism and the Common Good
18 Sep 2014
In a September 5, 2014 article “Capitalism and the Common Good” published in Christianity Today, Kevin Brown used the Institute for Faith Work & Economics (IFWE) “I, Smartphone” video and the “conflict mineral” coltan to introduce his topic. Brown is a supporter of the market system. He eloquently provides a utilitarian defense of markets. “Markets have enabled progress and […]
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S. Truett Cathy, R.I.P.
08 Sep 2014
I cannot claim to have known S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A’s founder, who died today, but I will sing his praises. When I was writing my dissertation at the University of Georgia, I had the opportunity to teach history and government courses at Prince Avenue Christian School in Athens, GA. I also coached varsity girls and […]
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