Happy 4/27 From Iowahawk
Happy 4/27 From Iowahawk. A few days late, so mark your calendars for next year. An homage to 4/20 with less intoxication. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Economist “humor”
Financial Humor
A few cartoons explaining economic system. Financial humor. Fascism: You have two cows. The State takes them both and sells you some milk. Continue Reading →
Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn On Fiat Information
Fiat information is created by the government. True or false makes no difference (at least to the participants in the dissemination process). Continue Reading →
The U.S. Washboard Monopoly
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 →
Are IRS Audits Really That Bad?
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 →
Teaching tips
Over on Twitter, @dee_bee_h gave some valuable teaching tips. Before reading, please note this post is categorized as “humor.” Continue Reading →
Jodi Beggs on Using Old Code
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 →
The Wit and Wisdom of Eddy Elfenbein
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 →
Is This a Good Time to Buy U.S. Stocks?
Nick Maggiulli (@dollarsanddata) says, “It depends.” On what, you ask? The answer depends on whether McDonald’s is now selling the McRib. Continue Reading →
Jodi Beggs on Menus
Jodi Beggs has discovered an even lower cost technique to change prices on a menu. Forthwith, Jodi Beggs on menus. Continue Reading →