California Compendium
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This is a compedium of what I’ve written about California over the years. Continue Reading →
Berkley’s Natural Gas Ban Will Cost Consumers
Congratulations, Berkeley residents. Not only do you get to pay more for your electric stove, you also contribute to greater greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading →
Berkeley Bans Natural Gas
It’s the ultimate NIMBYism to adopt a plan that will increase overall statewide emissions, continue to outsource a major part of greenhouse gas emissions to another city, and reduce your city’s GHG emissions by a trivial amount. Continue Reading →
Ryan Bourne on the Minimum Wage
Periodically, some politician decides that we need a shiny new minimum wage. Yes, their proposals always move in the same direction: higher. Continue Reading →
Treasury Markets Roiled by Inflation Fears
Zerohedge was the first report of this I saw. The 30 year Treasury bond auction June 10 was as close as we’ve come to a failed auction. Continue Reading →
Something Fun From Google
Type askew into google search. Watch the screen closely. Every once in a while, I begin to suspect Google has a sense of humor. Continue Reading →
The Current State of the Fed
I know the Fed has to change their policies based on the most recent economic data. But doesn’t this seem a little fast and furious to you? Continue Reading →
Two Jokes Economists Will Appreciate
Two jokes economists will appreciate. Rock-paper-scissors is extended to cover an obvious omission. Plus an unusual convergence. Continue Reading →
Justin Wolfers Explains Why Trade Deficits are Irrelevant
In this short video, Prof. Justin Wolfers explains why trade deficits are irrelevant. Humor incleded at no extra charge. Continue Reading →
A Clear Market Signal
The response from stock markets was not pretty. As of 12:17 pm left coast time. the markets had sent a clear, well-defined signal. Continue Reading →
Apple OS 26.2 is a Disaster
If you haven’t installed 26.2 avoid it like you’d run from a rabid wolverine. Apple OS 26.2 is a disaster whether it’s MacOS, iPadOS, or iPhoneOS. Continue Reading →