… include less use of taxpayer money to fund the operations of Northern Illinois University, according to Stephen Karlson. In theory Illinois residential customers will all be able to enjoy the benefits of competition starting in 2006. The policy discussion over how that will look is just getting under way now. Expect to hear more …
This is a fascinating wine. For people not familiar with Cinsault (and most aren’t, because it’s usually used as a blending grape), the mouthfeel is pretty much like a silky, not too smoky, Pinot Noir. Cinsault is primarily blended with Grenache in the Tavel region of the Rhone to make a beautiful, dusty-dry rose. It’s …
Today may be a busy day, although I have some rumblings in the cerebrum that are interesting in expectation. So in the interim I heartily recommend to you these thought-provoking and informative posts: *Ben Muse riffing on Robert Shiller’s book about the productivity enhancements from the 19th-century IT revolution *Craig Newmark’s comments on price discrimination …
By the way, Tyler, I think you’re a lamb.
Because so far the OPEC production cut is all talk, no action. This story discusses the fact that OPEC’s March production was increased, and that thus far it doesn’t look like the April production has fallen. For me this story also raises a question. The EIA weekly survey of US gasoline inventory moves oil and …
I second Virginia Postrel’s recommendation on reading David Brooks’ column on FedEx and productivity. I think he is correct. I especially like the way he says Over the next seven months, the politicos are going to argue about the economic merits of the Republican years versus the Democratic years. That’s a crime against intelligence. The …
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Tyler Cowen has started an interesting conversation with this Volokh Conspiracy post on why he’s not a modern liberal. His discussion largely revolves around a pragmatic argument concerning immigration and welfare. Brad DeLong responds by trying to evangelize Tyler and persuade him that he really is a modern liberal. Tyler’s riposte continues the conversation. I …
The folks at Catallarchy have been on a total roll, particularly this post on Roger Ebert channeling Ronald Coase, and this post on physics envy in mainstream economics. Brian’s physics envy post has a quote from Ludwig von Mises that I find particularly relevant to some of the more philosophical issues I’m thinking about in …
The U.S.-Canada Power System Outage Task Force released its final report on the August 2003 blackout today. From the press release: Recommendations include the following: * Implementation of mandatory and enforceable electricity reliability standards in both the United States and Canada, with penalties for noncompliance, backed by appropriate government oversight; * Strengthening the institutional framework …
For you Harry Potter fans, the trailer for Prisoner of Azkaban is available, in different speeds and formats. Whoever taught Emma Watson how to throw a good punch did a nice job. This is gonna be fun.
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