California Compendium
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This is a compedium of what I’ve written about California over the years. Continue Reading →
Iowahawk Shows How to Use Excel to Draw Your Own Hockey Stick
Remember the “hockey stick?” No, not the kind used in the National Hockey League. This hockey stick is a curve first proposed by Michael Mann. It is the output from his climate model. Continue Reading →
Secrets of Making Money
About a century ago, the PBS NOVA put together “Secrets of Making Money.” This video detailed the many then-new security features built into the redesigned $100 banknote. Continue Reading →
Your Constitutional Right to Be a Pirate
Article I, Sec 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to grant citizens “letters of marque and reprisal.” You, too, can be a pirate. 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 →
Deficits, Debt, and Money: A Primer
Are there any three words more often confused in the media? … This article will introduce basic – very basic – concepts. Frankly, no U.S. citizen should be allowed to vote unless they understand this stuff. 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 →