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The "Heart of Economics"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 08:55.
The "Heart of Economics"
I'm currently teaching a course on "the economics of social problems." It can be a tricky course because I need to communicate to students that, for example, poverty is about more than low income. Its also about opportunities, happiness or well-being, cognitive adaptations (i.e., beliefs) and more.

With this in mind, I found today's piece in the NY Times by Ed Glaeser interesting. He writes:-By rob on 2011-06-20

Marshmallows and kid's will power

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 14:42.
Marshmallows and kid's will power
Some cool video of kids, marshmallows, and a test of the time rate of preference!

You-Tube

Wiki-By John on 2011-06-20

Oscar Nomination for Daniel Ellsberg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 08:22.
Oscar Nomination for Daniel Ellsberg
A documentary film about Daniel Ellsberg (the Most Dangerous Man in America) has been nominated for an academy award in the documentary category.-By rob on 2010-02-03

Daniel Ellsberg on Democracy Now

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 11:33.
Daniel Ellsberg on Democracy Now
-By rob on 2009-12-15

The Economic History of Acting Black (?)

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 07:50.
The Economic History of Acting Black (?)
-By rob on 2009-12-15

Understanding Neuroeconomics

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/11/2009 - 14:32.
Understanding Neuroeconomics
A friend of mine forwarded me the following video. It features Colin Camerer and Steven Quartz of CalTech explaining the methods and implications of neuroeconomics for our understanding of the emotions, risk taking behavior and our understanding of markets.
-By rob on 2009-12-15

The Ultimate Veblen Good

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 11:13.
The Ultimate Veblen Good
Curtis Eaton (here), myself, (here and here) and many others have written on Veblen goods: goods that are valued largely as symbols of social status. Perhaps this is the ultimate Veblen good:-By rob on 2009-12-15

What Do Charles Plott and I Have In Common?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 11:01.
What Do Charles Plott and I Have In Common?
What do Charles Plott and I have in common?

Two articles in the most recent issue of Economic Inquiry.-By rob on 2009-12-15

Economics and Inner Peace

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:35.
Economics and Inner Peace
My wife is a yoga instructor and has introduced me to a number of books regarding finding inner peace. I've also recently read a number of music books on finding inner peace while performing and through the writing of music. Now, there is a way to find inner peace using the economic way of thinking:
-By rob on 2009-12-15

Research of Twitter

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 06:23.
Research of Twitter
I was forwarded this post by someone who had read my previous comments on Twitter. Although most social networking sites are dominated by women (i.e., women produce most of the content and are followed by men and women):-By rob on 2009-06-13
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