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Tag Archives: Bachman

Bail bonds office The Economics of Bail Bonds

The Economics of Bail

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Tony Lima

There are two groups that try to apprehend bail jumpers: law enforcement and bail bond issuers (“bounty hunters”). The latter is much more effective than the former. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economic basics | Tagged Bachman, bail bonds, featured

Elon Bachman on Regulatory Capture

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Tony Lima

Mr. Bachman is a frequent tweeter (@ElonSays).  He is often critical of his nom-de-boondoggle Elon Musk.  But, oddly, he also knows about the market for electrical cables. As I type Continue Reading →

Posted in Economic basics, Economic policy | Tagged Bachman, cable, featured, regulatory capture, rent-seeking
Tesla Needs Cash

Advice for Elon Musk and Tesla Stockholders

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Tony Lima

One Twitter account I read is Elon Bachman (@Elon Bachman aka “Elon Says”).  Today he offered some advice for Elon Musk and Tesla stockholders,  Entertaining and informative.  Posted here with Continue Reading →

Posted in Current issues | Tagged Bachman, Elon, featured, Musk, Tesla

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