No Comment Arnold Kling By Arnold Kling, Jan 16 2012 SHARE POST: Richard Bookstaber writes, I believe we are seeing the twilight of the era of conspicuous consumption. Jessica Wakeman writes, Beyoncé’s Birthing Suite Is Nicer Than My Apartment Pointers from Tyler Cowen and Glenn Reynolds, respectively.
Jan 16 2012 Eurozone crisis Euro-Optimism Arnold Kling C. Fred Bergsten and Jacob Funk Kirkegaard (BK) write, There are only two alternatives. Europe can jettison the monetary union. Or it can adopt a complementary economic union. This brief argues that, for all the turmoil, Europe is well on its way to completing the original concept of a comprehensive economic and monet... 11 Read More
Jan 16 2012 Politics and Economics Re-Org Proposal Arnold Kling You may recall that I wrote an article proposing that the executive branch of the government be re-organized. Coincidentally, President Obama asked for the power to reorganize and made an initial suggestion related to commerce. It seems to me to be something that is worth a shot. People say that you cannot run gover... 3 Read More
Jan 16 2012 Income Distribution No Comment Arnold Kling Richard Bookstaber writes, I believe we are seeing the twilight of the era of conspicuous consumption. Jessica Wakeman writes, Beyoncé's Birthing Suite Is Nicer Than My Apartment Pointers from Tyler Cowen and Glenn Reynolds, respectively. 6 Read More