Category Archives: Economics

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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