The Sad State of Our Science, and How to Fix It January 26, 2013
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I really liked the arguments on this article. Maybe you read it you will like them too! The source is Bloomberg.
The failed states January 22, 2013
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I was not aware of this “failed states” site and corresponding index. You may want to have a look. Here is also the page about Greece.
The future in MIT’s media lab January 16, 2013
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Of course you have heard of MIT’s media lab but the reason I am posting this is just two words that the lab’s new director said in this video: “social enterpreneurs”. That’s right, many students out there with the new technology and global networking are thinking out the box and promoting enterpreneurship at this (and of course the traditional) level can have a dramatic impact in our lives in the future.
Archbishop-Elect of Canterbury: Virtue, Vice and Banks January 13, 2013
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An excellent article from a former executive, turned bishop and now having been elected the Archbishop of the Church of England. Read it here, its worth it. Here is a nice excerpt in favor of less complex regulation: “…the more complex one makes the regulation, the less likely it is to be adhered to. The head of a major bank whom I interviewed recently told me they had 3,500 compliance staff and 900 lawyers. Good luck with that!”. There are other points well made in the article. The source is Bloomberg.
The side costs of default January 11, 2013
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Maybe you have already heard and read about the claims that various hedge funds have against Argentina, after its default, including the recent attempt to seize an Argentine Navy ship!!! Read more on this article from Bloomberg. Well, it may have been as well that Greece has not defaulted, who knows what they would be asking in terms of assets – I mean besides what its already gone; maybe the Acropolis?!
Best and worst careers after college January 11, 2013
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Have a look at this articles, I found the first referenced in Bloomberg. They are for the US but have value added if you are out there looking for work. The first article is about the 10 best college careers while the second one is for the 10 worst ones. Please read them carefully to understand the data and assumptions on which their conclusions are based.
The Empires Strike Back in Europe January 10, 2013
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Have a look at this one, it seems interesting. The source is Bloomberg.
Don’t Call Them Students. They’re Entrepreneurs. January 9, 2013
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This one is interesting too, what do you think of its ending? Source is Bloomberg.
Merkel Economy Shows Neglect as Sick Man Concern Returns January 9, 2013
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This one is from Bloomberg, have a look as it is interesting. I would say that what goes around (eventually) comes around. Lets see who’s going to be on the upside in a few years. Read the article carefully and beware before you might think of migrating!
Should the Fed Change Its Target?: Interview with Michael Woodford January 6, 2013
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This is from Bloomberg. A very well regarded colleague talks about output targeting instead of inflation targeting for monetary policy. The intereview is from the latest AEA meetings and is a must read!
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