Musk Money Talks

Elon Musk Trump

            Toronto           We all knew it was just a matter of time.  In fact, I’m surprised it didn’t happen earlier.  Put two giant egos in the same space and there was bound to be a falling out among the thieves, so now we have it.  Trump touting his “big, beautiful bill,” and Musk now calling …

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The Informal Shadow Economy

Economics

            Toronto           Many politicians and economists like to pretend when they are measuring labor production, wage rates, and GDP that the numbers tell it all.  Others with feet more firmly planted on the ground know better and have argued for a different measure that values ALL work, not just the work that’s easy to count. …

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Remembrance of Things Past

Personal Writings

            New Orleans       Audiobooks are an interesting footnote to modern life.  On long drives or periods of boredom, free apps like the public library’s Libby can fill the time, hold your attention, and even teach you some things, if you’re lucky.  Predictably, a lot of what’s on offer is what is popular, since the …

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