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Baseball & Economics: Are The Pirates a Paragon Of Financial Success?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have not had a winning season since 1992. That's nearly twenty years. 

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:23:05 -0700

'Behavioral cloudonomics' cuts both ways
An analysis of behavioral economics applied to cloud computing adoption triggered an enthusiastic response from some cloud enthusiasts. However, it might be prudent to remember that the analysis applies equally to adopting the cloud...and leaving it.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:12:18 -0700

European Economics Preview: ECB Set To Hold Rates
Interest rate decision from the European Central Bank along with revised June quarter GDP and producer price inflation data from the eurozone, house price data from the U.K., and unemployment figures from France are due on Thursday, headlining a busy day for European economic news. All times in ET.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:44:03 -0700

William Black: Theoclassical Law and Economics Makes the Law an Ass
By William K. Black, Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and author of The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One One of the great advantages of blogs is spurring informative debate. The debates also tend to morph as commentators develop their arguments. I want [...]

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:22:11 -0700

The Press Isn't Causing a Double Dip
In economics, perception can quickly become reality. If consumers begin to believe their fiscal… Economic - United States - Economy of the United States - Recession - Social Sciences

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:11:11 -0700