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Information is a central concept in economics, and The Knowledge We Have Lost in Information explores its treatment in modern economics. The study of information, far from offering enlightenment, resulted in all matter of confusion for economists and the public. Philip Mirowski and Edward Nik-Khah...

Republicanism and imperialism are typically understood to be located at opposite ends of the political spectrum. In Imperial Republics, Edward G. Andrew challenges the supposed incompatibility of these theories with regard to seventeenth- and eighteenth-century revolutions in England, the United States,...

In Capitalism and Commerce, Edward Younkins provides a clear and accessible introduction to the best moral and economic arguments for capitalism. Drawn from over a decade of business school teaching, Younkins's work offers the student of political economy and the educated layperson a clear, systematic...

A preface pontificates against taking the word of Al Gore and experts on the ultimate cause of the current rise in earth temperature. Chapter 1 starts by supposing CO2 buildup is creating excessive climate warming change. It notes that environmental and geological forces work to draw carbon out of...

In one hundred years, or even fifty, the Arctic will look dramatically differthan it does today. As polar ice retreats and animals and plants migrate northward, the arctic landscape is morphing into something new and very differfrom what it once was. While these changes may seem remote, they will...

Private currencies have always existed, from notes printed by individual banks to the S&H Green Stamps that consumers once redeemed for household items. Today’s economy has seen an explosion of new forms of monetary exchange not created by the federal government. Credit card companies offer points...

A preface notes the intent and origin of the concept. Chapter 1 supposes that a frame, likely removable for double use as kite plane and standard plane, could be built to enhance lift and fuel economy at the expense of speed and altitude of current craft. Helicopters may actually fly faster with kite...

A preface notes how Ron Paul expounds dire warnings of doom. I note some flaws in his position. Chapter 1 notes that Paul's dire warnings (Pauliads) worry me and comfort me at the same time. If the dollar is doomed, how can the holders of them unload them? Who will buy them? They must keep the value...

A short preface notes Canada cancels penny production, worries about too much money priming by the US Federal Reserve. Chapter 1 suggests that in place redenominated currency is a better way to maintain stability and finance debt than simply increasing money at the current value dollar. For 'in situ'...

A preface notes the scope of the work. Chapter 1 briefly mentions the Assignat, used during the French Revolutionary period as paper currency. It used real estate as the surety of value. Chapter 2 lays out the requirements of M4 money: 1.) Locus of Valuation, 2.) Security of Valuation, 3.) Volatility....

A brief preface notes this is a follow-up to my previous essay. It speaks of conspiracy theories and money at the present time. Chapter 1 makes the point that prior ages that debased money to cover shortages in coinage and income flow were in error in method. They should have pegged the price of gold...

The preface notes the debate about the ethics of lending at interest, and justifications to get around the ethical matters. It introduces the topic, condemning compound interest. Chapter 1 discusses the topic of the cost of money, a fee, rather than true interest. Chapter 2 notes that both lender...

A preface notes some basic concepts of David Ricardo and his background. Chapter 1 deals with comparative advantage as an economic theory. It notes that the real problem is the dissemination of wisdom, not a lack of specialization of labor. It notes that specialization results in economic problems,...

A brief preface lays out the purpose of the essay. Chapter 1 notes that retirement can be very hard on the elderly, often to their surprise. They lose the zest for life and the will to life. Chapter 2 proposes to do away with age discrimination and employers' handicaps in hiring seniors by several...