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Category Archives: Economist “humor”

Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn Discuss Fiat Information

Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn On Fiat Information

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Tony Lima

Fiat information is created by the government. True or false makes no difference (at least to the participants in the dissemination process). Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, fiat information, fiat money, Kirn, Taibbi
washboards The U.S. Washboard Monopoly

The U.S. Washboard Monopoly

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Tony Lima

Inspired by a front-page article in the Wall Street Journal, I investigated this outrage.  The U.S. washboard monopoly is a national disgrace. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economic Data, Economist "humor" | Tagged Cajun, featured, monopoly, washboard

Are IRS Audits Really That Bad?

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Tony Lima

Are IRS audits really that bad? There will soon be 87,000 new IRS agents.  With 674 billionaires in the U.S., that’s not who will be audited. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor", tax policy | Tagged 87000, audit, featured, IRS
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Teaching tips

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Tony Lima

Over on Twitter, @dee_bee_h gave some valuable teaching tips.  Before reading, please note this post is categorized as “humor.” Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, humor, tipping professor
Jodi Beggs on menus

Jodi Beggs on Using Old Code

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Tony Lima

Jodi Beggs is an economist based in Boston.  She’s also an accomplished figure skater.  And she’s very funny.  Her thoughts on using old code. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Beggs, code, featured, humor
The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Tony Lima

Eddy Elfenbein is a market analyst who publishes Crossing Wall Street.  He’s also very funny.  Forthwith, the wit and wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Crossing Wall Street, Eddy Elfenbein, featured, humor
McRib is this a good time to buy U.S. stocks?

Is This a Good Time to Buy U.S. Stocks?

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Tony Lima

Nick Maggiulli (@dollarsanddata) says, “It depends.”  On what, you ask? The answer depends on whether McDonald’s is now selling the McRib. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged featured, McRib, stock
Jodi Beggs on menus

Jodi Beggs on Menus

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Tony Lima

Jodi Beggs has discovered an even lower cost technique to change prices on a menu.  Forthwith, Jodi Beggs on menus. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged Beggs, featured, menu
Iowahawk certificate of Texas citizenship

Iowahawk Reminisces About Moving to Texas

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Tony Lima

Iowahawk is the nom de Twit of David Burge. Dave celebrated his seventh anniversary in Texas with a trip down memory lane. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor", tax policy | Tagged featured, iowahawk, Iowahawkblog, move to a new state, taxes, Texas
three bonds bonds, ranked

Bonds, Ranked

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Tony Lima

Over on Twitter, a conversation discussed how bonds are ranked.  Here are the three best entries.  Forthwith, bonds, ranked. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor" | Tagged 007, bonds, chemistry, featured, financial

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