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BTS and the Staggering Human Costs of Conscription #shorts
If you haven’t heard of “BTS” by now, they’re an internationally famous boy band from South Korea. Despite comprising 1/13 of South Korea’s tourism industry and producing $4.7 billion for their economy, the group might be…
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 Transportation Equipment
“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. Rapid price increases and aggressive Fed tightening remain major risks for the economic outlook.” ~ Robert Hughes
Treasury and DOJ Seek Greater Financial Surveillance Around Cryptocurrency
"Instead of continuing down this path of ever-increasing financial surveillance, the US government should start listening to the public’s concerns. It’s time to end the 50-year erosion of financial privacy in the United…
Solid Third Quarter GDP Number Masks Pockets of Weakness
“Real GDP growth rebounded in the third quarter, but pockets of weakness are significant. Caution is warranted.” ~ Robert Hughes
Helping Banks Help Themselves: Extended Shareholder Liability
"The best way to reduce systemic risk is to give the risktakers the incentive to economize on risk. An extended liability regime for banking is a simple and elegant way to improve incentives. We should seriously consider…
Mergers, Marriage, and Monopoly: What Matrimony Can Teach Us about Corporate Acquisitions
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 thing, this is pervasive in the way that we study a broad array of issues in the academic space.
New Single-Family Home Sales Fell in September
“New-home sales fell in September, and inventories rose again. Elevated prices and surging mortgage rates reduce affordability and are likely to weaken future demand.” ~ Robert Hughes
