Monthly Archives: September 2015
Review of Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century
French economist Thomas Piketty’s book Capital in the Twenty-First Century caused quite a stir. The book has many fans, but probably an equal number of critics. The piece linked below provides a thorough review that ranges over the whole argument
Review of Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century
French economist Thomas Piketty’s book Capital in the Twenty-First Century caused quite a stir. The book has many fans, but probably an equal number of critics. The piece linked below provides a thorough review that ranges over the whole argument
The Cult of Lulu
The author of the piece linked below is anonymous, so feel free to take the piece with a grain of salt. But the description below, at least, makes Lulu Lemon sound like a cross between the Church of Scientology a
The Cult of Lulu
The author of the piece linked below is anonymous, so feel free to take the piece with a grain of salt. But the description below, at least, makes Lulu Lemon sound like a cross between the Church of Scientology a
Are Eggs Essential to Mayonnaise?
The headline is perhaps misleading (because the FDA’s aim isn’t to bar the product from market, so much as to bar the product from being called mayonnaise), but this story is good fodder for a discussion of the benefits and
Are Eggs Essential to Mayonnaise?
The headline is perhaps misleading (because the FDA’s aim isn’t to bar the product from market, so much as to bar the product from being called mayonnaise), but this story is good fodder for a discussion of the benefits and
Stopping Bribery: Is Legalizing it Sometimes the Answer?
Despite its title, the piece below doesn’t take an entirely permissive view of bribery. But it points out that, at a certain stage of economic development, legalizing and formalizing private fees paid to government officials can be a stepping stone
Stopping Bribery: Is Legalizing it Sometimes the Answer?
Despite its title, the piece below doesn’t take an entirely permissive view of bribery. But it points out that, at a certain stage of economic development, legalizing and formalizing private fees paid to government officials can be a stepping stone
Moving Co Helps People Leave Abusive Situations
Some companies, because of what they do, have a special capacity to help in especially tragic situations. This is a good example. Of course, this company is also getting good press because of its offer; does that do anything to
Moving Co Helps People Leave Abusive Situations
Some companies, because of what they do, have a special capacity to help in especially tragic situations. This is a good example. Of course, this company is also getting good press because of its offer; does that do anything to
Is CSR a Crony Capitalist Profit-Maximization Strategy?
Are corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives a deviation from firms’ pursuit of profits or are they instead (part of) profit-making strategies? This blog post draws together a lot of recent research to suggest that the answer may be the latter,
Is CSR a Crony Capitalist Profit-Maximization Strategy?
Are corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives a deviation from firms’ pursuit of profits or are they instead (part of) profit-making strategies? This blog post draws together a lot of recent research to suggest that the answer may be the latter,
Op-Ed: Airbnb Makes NYC Housing More Affordable, Not Less
By helping people to realize some of the capital value, and not merely the consumption value, of their homes Airbnb is a force for improving housing affordability in highly-desirable real estate markets like New York City’s. In this New York
Op-Ed: Airbnb Makes NYC Housing More Affordable, Not Less
By helping people to realize some of the capital value, and not merely the consumption value, of their homes Airbnb is a force for improving housing affordability in highly-desirable real estate markets like New York City’s. In this New York
Ethics of Self-Driving Cars: Analogy and New Harvard Case
In an earlier post, we observed that self-driving automobiles present not only technological, but also ethical, challenges. This Stanford Graduate School of Business blog post performs two useful functions. First, it analogizes the ethical problem faced by those programming self-driving
Ethics of Self-Driving Cars: Analogy and New Harvard Case
In an earlier post, we observed that self-driving automobiles present not only technological, but also ethical, challenges. This Stanford Graduate School of Business blog post performs two useful functions. First, it analogizes the ethical problem faced by those programming self-driving
Who Should Have Delivery Access to Your Mailbox?
In the 21st Century, we receive a dizzying array of parcels at our homes, courtesy of a wide variety delivery services. Pizzas, packages, groceries, and dry cleaning arrive in a parade of plenty, but in the U.S., only one delivery
Who Should Have Delivery Access to Your Mailbox?
In the 21st Century, we receive a dizzying array of parcels at our homes, courtesy of a wide variety delivery services. Pizzas, packages, groceries, and dry cleaning arrive in a parade of plenty, but in the U.S., only one delivery
Special Tax District Crony Capitalists Get Their Comeuppance?
Although nominally about elections and voting, this piece is about the shenanigans employed to create and rig special tax districts. When well-designed, these districts allow crony capitalist businesspeople to levy taxes on consumers for the benefit of the crony capitalists,
Special Tax District Crony Capitalists Get Their Comeuppance?
Although nominally about elections and voting, this piece is about the shenanigans employed to create and rig special tax districts. When well-designed, these districts allow crony capitalist businesspeople to levy taxes on consumers for the benefit of the crony capitalists,
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