Category Archives: Economics

Leadership and Collective Action Problems, or Goofy Games with Surprising Implications

I’m not generally all that big on “leadership training.” Back in early 2007, I spent a lot of time prowling around through the business section of the local Barnes & Noble, doing some research for a potential gig ghostwriting a book on leadership. The project never really came together (thank you, FactCheck.org). But the experience did teach me one lesson. … Continue reading

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Philosophy and Economics

So, I wore my new David Hume shirt to work yesterday.  And before you ask, yes, I am in fact that much of a nerd. Also, yes, I do in fact have a job where I can wear that shirt on a Thursday and no one cares. Some parts of my job I really like. Anyway, I found the whole … Continue reading

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