Monthly Archives: April 2015
Automakers: Car Modification = Copyright Violation
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is the gift that keeps on giving…headaches to consumers who thought they owned their stuff. >>> Automakers to gearheads: Stop repairing cars Automakers are supporting provisions in copyright law that could prohibit home mechanics and
Automakers: Car Modification = Copyright Violation
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is the gift that keeps on giving…headaches to consumers who thought they owned their stuff. >>> Automakers to gearheads: Stop repairing cars Automakers are supporting provisions in copyright law that could prohibit home mechanics and
“Plagiarising” Bidders’ Ideas
The advice offered here is tempting, but far from obviously right. It’s hard to un-know good ideas once they’re put in front of you, and ideas of the kind referred to here aren’t patentable and probably not subject to copyright.
“Plagiarising” Bidders’ Ideas
The advice offered here is tempting, but far from obviously right. It’s hard to un-know good ideas once they’re put in front of you, and ideas of the kind referred to here aren’t patentable and probably not subject to copyright.
Do Mutual Funds Dampen Competition?
This piece presents an interesting hypothesis. Mutual funds and other institutional investors often own shares in more than one company within the same industry. They therefore profit from dampening competitive zeal. That’s good for investors, but bad for customers. >>>
Do Mutual Funds Dampen Competition?
This piece presents an interesting hypothesis. Mutual funds and other institutional investors often own shares in more than one company within the same industry. They therefore profit from dampening competitive zeal. That’s good for investors, but bad for customers. >>>
Can ethics be “unbundled”?
When you buy a newspaper, you get the sports section “bundled” with the national news. When you engage a professional, you get a set of ethical commitments bundled with a set of technical skills. Can market participants voluntarily separate ethics
Can ethics be “unbundled”?
When you buy a newspaper, you get the sports section “bundled” with the national news. When you engage a professional, you get a set of ethical commitments bundled with a set of technical skills. Can market participants voluntarily separate ethics
Whistleblowing in India
How to facilitate appropriate whistleblowing is a challenge everywhere. >>> India needs positive environment for whistleblowers “India needs to create a positive environment for whistleblowers since anonymity is a concern. We would have to adopt similar policies followed in developed
Whistleblowing in India
How to facilitate appropriate whistleblowing is a challenge everywhere. >>> India needs positive environment for whistleblowers “India needs to create a positive environment for whistleblowers since anonymity is a concern. We would have to adopt similar policies followed in developed
Two Years Later: Bangladesh Compensation Falling Short
In the wake of the Rana factory collapse in Bangladesh in May of 2013, two different sets of companies promised to do better and to provide aid. Apparently, progress has not been perfect. >>> Rana Plaza: rallies in Bangladesh as
Two Years Later: Bangladesh Compensation Falling Short
In the wake of the Rana factory collapse in Bangladesh in May of 2013, two different sets of companies promised to do better and to provide aid. Apparently, progress has not been perfect. >>> Rana Plaza: rallies in Bangladesh as
Using Amateur Porn to Fund Sexual Rights of the Disabled
This one has plenty that’s interesting about it. It’s about a charitable organization’s project to make sex a more feasible reality for the disabled. And it’s about a project that sells amateur porn to fund that charity. The ad included
Using Amateur Porn to Fund Sexual Rights of the Disabled
This one has plenty that’s interesting about it. It’s about a charitable organization’s project to make sex a more feasible reality for the disabled. And it’s about a project that sells amateur porn to fund that charity. The ad included
Frequent Flyer Program Ethics: Notice Before Rule Changes
Gary Leff on why frequent flyer programs are not like discounts and should be changed infrequently and with advance notice. >>> The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong.
Frequent Flyer Program Ethics: Notice Before Rule Changes
Gary Leff on why frequent flyer programs are not like discounts and should be changed infrequently and with advance notice. >>> The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong.
Exploiting Male Competitiveness (and Engaging in Discriminatory Hiring?) to Raise Money
Research shows that men will generally donate more to fundraisers who are attractive females. Essay question: does this justify discriminatory hiring practices on the part of charities? Is it OK for them to discriminate against non-traditionally-attractive women? Bonus points: the
Exploiting Male Competitiveness (and Engaging in Discriminatory Hiring?) to Raise Money
Research shows that men will generally donate more to fundraisers who are attractive females. Essay question: does this justify discriminatory hiring practices on the part of charities? Is it OK for them to discriminate against non-traditionally-attractive women? Bonus points: the
The Complexity of Pharma’s Bad Behaviour
Pharmaceutical companies have often behaved badly. But the behaviour is often more complex than is typically acknowledged, as is its badness. >>> Bad Behaviour by Pharma, and Unforeseen Consequences This is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethics of
The Complexity of Pharma’s Bad Behaviour
Pharmaceutical companies have often behaved badly. But the behaviour is often more complex than is typically acknowledged, as is its badness. >>> Bad Behaviour by Pharma, and Unforeseen Consequences This is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethics of
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