Archive for July, 2009

31
Jul

Top 10 Reforms To Make The US Federal Government Better

Posted by The Weakonomist in Friday, July 31st 2009   8 comments already   

Government, specifically Congress, is the world’s most famous debate club.  CSPAN’s coverage of how we make government work is riveting, nail biting, and puts thriller movies to shame.  Actually it’s a snore fest.  It’s also the most inefficient governmental system on the planet.
As a matter of fact though, democracy was designed to be inefficient.  Things [...]

under: government, lists    
30
Jul

Why Crime Is Higher When It’s Hot & Why Economics Fails Us

Posted by The Weakonomist in Thursday, July 30th 2009   7 comments already   

The cool thing about behavioral economics is it allows you to basically apply economic thinking to any type of research and write it off as legitimate science.  That isn’t an insult.  After all, I’m a huge fan of Freakonomics (no relation) which is at the forefront of the science.

Every summer the topic comes up about [...]

under: business, economics, government, media    
29
Jul

Attract A Frugal Mate By Being A Big Spender

Posted by The Weakonomist in Wednesday, July 29th 2009   5 comments already   

Tired of saving every penny you can find only to have your spouse go out and blow it?  Well it’s time to point the finger away from them and back onto yourself.  You were the fool that married them.

And you aren’t alone.  As it turns out, the fact that your spouse spends money is what [...]

under: personal, personal finance    
28
Jul

Just Buy It Already!

Posted by The Weakonomist in Tuesday, July 28th 2009   5 comments already   

Ever go out shopping for a car or furniture or even a new cell phone?  Of course you have.  Ever go to the store 5 times or have issues making a final decision over options or price?  Of course you have.  Sometimes you get to a point where you cannot pull the trigger and buy [...]

under: links, personal finance    
27
Jul

Why Do We Associate Jews With Money?

Posted by The Weakonomist in Monday, July 27th 2009   10 comments already   

I’m a firm believer of all stereotypes being based on some type of statistical or historical information.  White people have generally been at the top of government and industry giving the appearance they are in control of the world, an increasing number of Indians are entering the medial schools of the US giving the appearance [...]

under: banking, business, economics, investing    
25
Jul

Weakend: Summer Summer Summer Time

Posted by The Weakonomist in Saturday, July 25th 2009   2 comments already   

As many of you know I am getting married this fall.  Getting married brings about many changes, including moving for many.  Starting in August I will be moving and as I get settled Weakonomics may miss a few posts.  Not only that but starting today I’m also on the first of two short vacations (one [...]

under: lists, personal, weakend    
24
Jul

Haiku #11: The Dow Hits 9000

Posted by The Weakonomist in Friday, July 24th 2009   Comments Off   

The Dow broke 9 thou
Hasn’t happened in a while
And, it means nothing

under: haiku, investing    
24
Jul

Weakonomics Links: Mangagement or Egoeconomics?

Posted by The Weakonomist in Friday, July 24th 2009   3 comments already   

Instead of an editor’s choice this week I want you to tell me which word is better, mangagement or egoeconomics?
Also in lieu of an editor’s choice I want you to simply pick which of these five choice interests you and make sure you read it.   Check back this afternoon for a new haiku too!
The Amateur [...]

under: links, lists, personal finance    
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