Category Archives: Economics

Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Susan Shain in the NYT — Thanks to Mike C. Every week, Angela Espinoza Pierson looked at her recycling bin — filled with detergent jugs, shampoo bottles and clamshell containers that once held strawberries — with mixed feelings. Sure, it … Continue reading →

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Why Poverty Persists in America

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Why Poverty Persists in By Matthew Desmond Thanks to Diana C. Published March 9, 2023 Updated March 13, 2023 in the NYT This article is adapted from Matthew Desmond’s book “Poverty, by America.” It is being published on March 21 by Crown. In the past … Continue reading →

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The Silicon Valley Back Rescue/Bailout – what does it mean?

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. Also see the Op-Ed piece by Paul Krugman in today’s NYT. It remains to be seen, how the jitters play out over the next several days.

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HIDDEN HYDROGEN

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. A version of this story appeared in Science, Vol 379, Issue 6633. Download PDF IN THE SHADE of a mango tree, Mamadou Ngulo Konaré recounted the legendary event of his childhood. In 1987, well diggers had come … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try to Appease Economic Terrorists

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Paul Krugman in the NYT A few days ago I received an automated text from my bank. For some reason the bank’s algorithm flagged a valid charge on my debit card as potentially questionable; the text asked me to verify … Continue reading →

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The cost of gasoline

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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Doughnut Economics

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Here is commentary from Gene Webb on Kate Raworth’s book. I’m sure you’ll find it an interesting.

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