The New Academic Scribblers

The New Academic Scribblers

 When I studied economics (a lifetime ago), I actually read The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money by John Maynard Keynes. Keynes’ theories have dominated economics ever since. Yes, there have been many competitors and new iterations of...
America Frost

America Frost

  People’s choice of words can be revealing. That’s certainly the case with respect to one of Donald Trump’s favorite slogans, “America First.”In April 2016, Trump initially used the term in a campaign speech, proclaiming that “America First” would be “the major and...
Our Unserious President

Our Unserious President

  Tom Nichols recent article in The Atlantic, The World No Longer Takes Trump Seriously, is seriously good. He points out how Putin humiliated Trump by showing “no interest in negotiation” and declined “a carefully planned lunch” then flew home...
Don’t Want Soldiers On The Streets

Don’t Want Soldiers On The Streets

 Neil Young released a new song, “Big Crime,” criticizing Donald Trump and his administration. The song, recorded during a sound check in Chicago, features Young’s backing band the Chrome Hearts and includes lyrics about Trump’s legal troubles and his use of the term...
How Long Must We Endure?

How Long Must We Endure?

 “If something cannot go on forever, it will stop”. Herb SteinAs a corollary to the above statement, Herb Stein often observed: “Economists are very good at saying that something cannot go on forever, but not so good at saying when it will...