Economy
Inflation and the Demand for Money: The Confederacy in the Civil War
When the Civil War ignited in 1861, the Confederacy, like any entity facing a financial crisis, had three main avenues for funding its efforts: taxation, borrowing, and printing currency. Taxation…
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Are Chatbots Willing to Lie for the President?
In a recent experiment, I decided to test the ethical standards of various AI chatbots when faced with a request…
Databricks nears multibillion funding round at $55 billion valuation
Ali Ghodsi's Databricks Raises Billions in New Funding Round, Delays IPO Ali Ghodsi, co-founder and chief executive officer of Databricks…
You cannot have everything – Econlib
Understanding Opportunity Cost in Economics Opportunity cost is a fundamental concept in economics that plays a crucial role in decision-making.…
Would Cutting the Number of Medicare Employees Save Money?
Why Cutting Medicare Employees Could Increase Government Spending As discussions on reducing the size of government continue, one key area…
Puzzling About Prices (and Popcorn)
Exploring Price Theory with Richard McKenzie As we delve deeper into the realm of price theory, one particular EconTalk episode…
Why exchange-traded funds are a ‘growth engine’ of active management
Actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been gaining popularity in the investment world, with investors shifting their money from active…
Dungeons, Dragons, and Monopolies – Econlib
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a beloved tabletop role-playing game that has been captivating players since the 1970s. In recent…
Robotics Company Symbotic Stock Plummets Over 30% After Delayed Filing And Revenue Errors
Robotics Company Symbotic Stock Plummets Over 30% After Delayed Filing And Revenue Errors - What's Going On? On Wednesday, Symbotic…