It's Election Time Again...

It's election time again and this one is so far a crazy one. Candidates are trying everything to be "cool" and connect with voters. However, even the best of plans...

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

So, what do you think? Should we have laws against this? Why or why not?

Life is Economic!

Can you explain the economics behind this scene in Seinfeld?

Who Goes To Work To Have Fun?

They say, "Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life." See this version.

Happiness Will Come From Emotional and Financial Flexibility Pt2

Here is the financial side.....

Happiness Will Come From Emotional and Financial Flexibility Pt1

As we have discussed this year, your happiness will need emotional and financial flexibility to be nurtured. Here is the emotional side.

So You're Off to Make Millions...

So what will you do with your money? Very few people make millions and KEEP making millions. Its usually for a short period of time. Often it is a one shot chance from selling a company, inheritance, lottery, etc. Here is an interesting article that found the top 25 NFL draft picks 25 years ago to see where they are now. Since they and you were confident they would make lots of money.... take a look.

Labor2

This is the follow up to David Graeber' s "BS Jobs"  This is a little more technical but read it through, the ending makes it worthwhile.

Labor1

Here is an amusing essay on the labor market from Anthropologist David Graeber. It  has caused a minor viral reaction on the web. See what you think, then read the follow up from The Economist.

If the first link did not work, try this one.

Hold That Deposit Check!

Supply & Demand applies to college too (get the pun - ha ha ha) ..... anyway, here is the segment I mentioned on which degrees lead to the higher paying job (on average).

The New Minimum Wage?

Here is a completely different take on the idea of a minimum wage.

Unions

This interactive map shows the decline in union membership over the years. Can you make any economic and/or political observations using the state's membership percentage?

Minimum Wage

Here's the scoop on how it was created and some of the story.

Demand in Action - The Smartphone

Here is an interesting article about what determines what we buy. Would you consider the alternative?

The Trenches 100 Years Later

Here's a glimpse at what it all was and what it looks like today. Picture the 9-11 Museum in 90 years.

Can Capitalists Save Capitalism?

Here is an interesting update to GDP growth.

It's All Economic!

Yes it is all economic.

Take a look and let me know your reaction.

France

Just a brief overview of what is happening in France.

Overview and photos.

Live Within My Means?

Here are some pitfalls that may lay ahead for you. Tuck this somewhere in the back of your brain, you'll be glad. If not, don't say I didn't tell you so!

A Tribute

Sometimes we never give credit where credit is due.