Monthly Archives: December 2009

Keynesians are reality deniers

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Joe White

Is Keynesian Stimulus Working?: By Chris Edwards In his Brookings Institution speech yesterday, President Obama called for more Keynesian-style spending stimulus for the economy, including increased investment on government projects and expanded subsidy payments to the unemployed and state governments. … Continue reading →

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Does CRA Undermine Bank Safety?

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joe White

Does CRA Undermine Bank Safety?: By Mark A. Calabria A recent policy forum here at Cato discussed the role of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in the financial crisis. While the forum focused on the federal push for ever expanding … Continue reading →

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Mathematically Correct Breakfast — Mobius Sliced Linked Bagel

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Joe White

Mathematically Correct Breakfast — Mobius Sliced Linked Bagel: Mathematically Correct Breakfast How to Slice a Bagel into Two Linked Halves George W. Hart (h/t boingboing)

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