Mark Thornton discusses the history of record low unemployment rates and the business cycle. See “Unemployment Rate” (UNRATE) from the Federal Reserve…
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“Dr. Peter Gleick is a leading scientist, innovator, and communicator on global water and climate issues.” He is also a frequent Tweeter…
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I just learned that Jack Knetsch died back in August. Here is the obituary from Simon Fraser University: Jack was a Professor…
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The imposition of minimum wages harms the economy, although there are nuances in how much harm they cause. It is better not…
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While teaching emissions control policies this last week to my undergraduates, I revisited my signature of the Economists’ Statement on Carbon Dividends…
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Official youngest (and only) son of Env-Econ is a junior in college. He is currently taking his first econometrics class. I got…
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Lacking a solid team is a recipe for organizational failure, and those intending to excel in business—or any other sector—must invest in…
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All people of goodwill have an obligation to fight the escalation of politics in American life. Original Article: “The New Rules of…