Category Archives: Economics

Fareed Zakaria: Will the Republicans follow through?

Posted on November 8, 2010 by shaunmiller

Fareed Zakaria has a very nice analysis of what the Republicans should do after this midterm election.  Perhaps the best advice he could give: These are not political statements. They are mathematical ones, and it is on understanding math, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Fareed Zakaria, News | 2 Comments

An Argument Against Pennies

Posted on October 25, 2010 by shaunmiller

Wanna save the taxpayer some money?  Watch below: Seems to make “cents.”  Sorry, couldn’t help it. It may go against common sense, but remember, reason is sometimes opposed to common sense.

Posted in Economics, Humor, Logic | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Learned Helplessness: Why People Won’t Work Because They’re Lazy Isn’t Always the Correct Answer

Posted on October 6, 2010 by shaunmiller

Think about this: people generally don’t avoid work. Let’s be serious.  Consider this question and answer it honestly: suppose someone offers to support you all your life, but only on one condition: you can never do any productive work.  You’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Politics, Values, Work | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments

Theories for the Middle East Conflict

Posted on August 3, 2010 by shaunmiller

As promised from a previous post, I would present some theories or models as to why there’s a huge conflict in the Middle East.  These aren’t my views.  They are views that I have picked up over time and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Culture, Economics, Experts, Global Warming, Government, Middle East, Paper Topic, Politics, Religion, Soldiers, Values, War | 4 Comments

Steven Landsburg on the Oil Spill

Posted on June 4, 2010 by shaunmiller

Steven Landsburg makes some interesting points about the recent oil spill here, suggesting that we should actually be more concerned about the bailouts and federal spending, economically speaking. Quoting from the blog: Let’s try for a little perspective. The BP … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Environment | 4 Comments

Marx’s Critique of the Liberal Notion of Freedom

Posted on April 21, 2010 by shaunmiller

I just finished Peter Singer’s Book on Marx.  I thought it was well-written and Singer does an excellent job of explaining Marx’s position and his overall philosophy.  In the end, Singer gives an evaluation of Marx and explains Marx’s critique … Continue reading →

Posted in Capitalism, Economics, Marx, Paper Topic, Peter Singer | 7 Comments

My Thoughts on Passing Health Care

Posted on March 23, 2010 by shaunmiller

Many people are very happy about this new Health Care Bill.  At the same time, many people are skeptical and say that this will actually create more problems in the future.  To be honest, I’m actually torn.  I think both … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Health | 26 Comments

Two Book Reviews on Economics

Posted on March 8, 2010 by shaunmiller

If anyone knows me, I can’t stand economics.  I know it’s a practical field, but for me, it’s an abstract field unless someone can explain it to me through examples.  Luckily, I’ve come across two books that does just that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Capitalism, Economics | 3 Comments

Rapping it up With Keynes and Hayek

Posted on February 23, 2010 by shaunmiller

Lately, I’ve been interested in economics.  I’m trying to read books about it at a very intro level.  Economics isn’t my favorite subject, but I realize that I need to know something about it and so I’ve been doing some … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics | 2 Comments

Shouldn’t This be a Clue that we Really Need to Revise our Healthcare?

Posted on January 16, 2010 by shaunmiller

I don’t necessarily mean Obama’s plan, but something needs to change.  See here to find out why then click on “enlarge graphic.”

Posted in Economics, Health | Tagged | 2 Comments