Economics
BTS and the Staggering Human Costs of Conscription
If you haven’t heard of “BTS” by now, they’re an internationally famous boy band from South Korea.
Durable-Goods Orders Rose in September, Boosted by…
“Only one category of durable-goods orders rose in September, suggesting caution.” ~ Robert Hughes
Initial Claims Remain Low
“Weekly initial claims rose slightly, but the low level suggests the labor market remains solid.…
Treasury and DOJ Seek Greater Financial Surveillance…
"Instead of continuing down this path of ever-increasing financial surveillance, the US…
Solid Third Quarter GDP Number Masks Pockets of…
“Real GDP growth rebounded in the third quarter, but pockets of weakness are significant. Caution is…
Helping Banks Help Themselves: Extended Shareholder…
"The best way to reduce systemic risk is to give the risktakers the incentive to economize on…
Mergers, Marriage, and Monopoly: What Matrimony Can…
Why does the boy ask the girl to the dance?
What does it mean to be a REAL fact checker?
"This isn't just a media thing, just a hard sciences or a medicine thing, or a climate…
New Single-Family Home Sales Fell in September
“New-home sales fell in September, and inventories rose again. Elevated prices and surging mortgage…
The China Challenge: What’s a Real Liberal To Do?
"Americans must defend a free society at home and preserve a liberal peace abroad. They may be…
