Paul Krugman and Robert Reich, two of the most prominent economists in the game, have great columns on President Obama’s stimulus plan and the need for investment in common goods. First, Krugman shoots down misleading, erroneous arguments about the stimulus plan: But the obvious cheap shots don’t pose as much danger to the Obama administration’s [...]
Also tagged consumerism, Krugman, Obama, ReichInteresting reads from the past couple days: Stores worry holiday sales may be permanent – MSNBC.com – Is there research on the social psychology of shopping? (I’m sure there is, but I don’t have time to look.) The question of consumers’ expectations on prices and sales is an interesting one. Amy often teases me about [...]
Also tagged basketball, Bruce Springsteen, consumerism, health care, Kent State, recession, social psychologyMy reads from Saturday morning: Race Guides Neighborhood Evaluation, Study Says – Interesting new study by Maria Krysan. An Unhappy Year – Freakonomics Blog – NYTimes.com – How has our subjective well-being fared during the recession? Sociological Images » Isn’t It Cute When Kids Sound Racist? – Gwen at Sociological Images does a nice job [...]
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