Tag Archives: Economics

What I’ve Learned this Past Year — 2009 Edition

Posted on January 1, 2010 by shaunmiller

Instead of doing New Years Resolutions, I’ve decided to look in the past and see how I’ve learned.  To me, if one hasn’t learned things within the past year, then it’s as if one hasn’t gained wisdom.  And if that’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein

Posted on July 21, 2009 by shaunmiller

Recall Hurricane Katrina.  It was a disastrous moment that put people into shock.  Everyone was disoriented and confused in that situation.  But now imagine someone having the idea that this is the perfect opportunity to implement a new system.  Now … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Democrats and Republicans

Posted on November 3, 2008 by shaunmiller

When I teach political philosophy, I usually include some test online to determine where one fits politically in America.  In the end, a student wanted to thank me for providing that test because she can now get more involved politically … Continue reading →

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Reparations for Slavery

Posted on August 8, 2008 by shaunmiller

This is posted at PEA Soup (a site dedicated to philosophy, ethics, and academia).  I will just present the argument here but if read the rest of the comments on the site, it’s interesting what the replies have been towards … Continue reading →

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Experts and Economics

Posted on August 4, 2008 by shaunmiller

Why do we trust experts?  I think the obvious answer is that it helps us live our lives practically.  We trust the doctor’s advice on medicine because we don’t have the time or the knowledge to know which medicines to … Continue reading →

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Banning Trans Fats in California

Posted on July 28, 2008 by shaunmiller

Last Friday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill to make California the first state to ban trans fats from all restaurants and bakeries.  This would affect about 88,000 food outlets.  Last October, he also signed a bill banning trans fats … Continue reading →

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US is falling on Development Index + Economics and Religion

Posted on July 18, 2008 by shaunmiller

We are living shorter lives, spend the most on health care than on any other nation, and a 25% of 15 year olds are at or below math skills internationally.  The article is here. The shorter life span has to … Continue reading →

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