Monthly Archives: April, 2010

How to give water to the world

At least 20 countries (and almost 36 million people) are undergoing severe droughts at this moment. At the same time over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered in water. Any economist can tell you this is not an optimal allocation of scarce resources. Most others will call it downright shameful. Reading a recent article [...]

We’re Bringing Sexy Back to Economics!

Drum roll please…. Our new book is finally here! Wave goodbye to the tweed jackets, bow ties and thick-rimmed glasses because we’re bringing Sexy Back to Economics! Our new book is available for Download, at our introductory price of $11.99! Yes, this is a discount and no, it is not permanent, so check it out [...]

GMOs and Organic Farming and Marriage

At this point our opinion of GMOs should be known: not only do we endorse them, we believe they are 100% necessary for feeding the ever-growing population of this earth in its ever-changing climate. We were therefore happy when we came across this article by Matthew Herper, where he discusses how Pamela Ronald, a plant [...]

Government Spending vs. Unemployment

The graph at the bottom of this page is enough to make me want to buy the book. It’s Not as Bad as You Think: Why Capitalism Trumps Fear and the Economy Will Thrive , by Brian Wesbury. A review will be forthcoming.