Monthly Archives: May 2018
Getting Out of Dodge
Modern economists are prone to shouting fire in a crowded theater. The world is full of seeming incongruences. Economists puzzle over things like population growth and arable acres of farmland. They project out a linear scenario of increasing divergence, and … Continue reading
Tales from “The Master of Disaster”
Daylight extends a little further into the evening with each passing day. Moods ease. Contentment rises. These are some of the many delights the northern hemisphere has to offer this time of year. As summer approaches, and dispositions loosen, something … Continue reading
How to Get Ahead in Today’s Economy
This week brought forward more evidence that we are living in a fabricated world. The popular storyline presents a world of pure awesomeness. The common experience, however, grossly falls short. On Tuesday, for example, the Labor Department reported there were … Continue reading
Full Faith and Credit in Counterfeit Money
There are nooks and corners in every city where talk is cheap and scandal is honorable. The Alley, in Downtown Los Angeles, is a magical place where shrewd entrepreneurs, shameless salesmen, and downright hucksters coexist in symbiotic disharmony. Fakes, fugazis, … Continue reading
