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10 Flaws with Mainstream Economics

Tom Spencer

In order to develop a more coherent world view that can reliably inform individual, business and government decision making, we must be willing to question some of the basic ideas that are foundational to mainstream economic thinking. High monopoly prices also make it attractive for entrepreneurs to develop substitutes.

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BIS Slams the Fed; Ridiculous Question of the Day: "Is The Fed Going To Attempt A Controlled Collapse?"

MishTalk

Historical evidence shows that this rarely happens following a balance sheet recession. In addition, official statistics may underestimate intangible investment (spending on research and development, training, etc), which has been gaining importance in serviced-based economies. Financial cycles differ from business cycles.

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Google Chrome Approaching World Domination?

MishTalk

The modern browser wars began in earnest in 2004, when Mozilla Firefox challenged Internet Explorer''s complete and utter market dominance, successfully growing from zero to several hundred million users in less than five years. The trouble is, that policy doesn''t take effect until January 2016. It hasn''t been a great year for Mozilla.