Predicting the Outcome of Tomorrow's Midterm Election
The first academic paper I ever published was an empirical analysis of the “midterm gap” in American politics. (I couldn’t find an ungated version, but it’s not really worth reading anyway!) Read More »
A Dunkin' Donuts Store Exhibits Penny Sanity
One Dunkin’ Donuts store is taking a stand against the penny. Read More »
When the Rolling Stones Hit the Laffer Curve
A recent interview with the Rolling Stones reveals some of their business and wealth-protection strategies. “The whole business thing is predicated a lot on the tax laws,” said Keith Richards. “It’s why we rehearse in Canada and not in the U.S. A lot of our astute moves have been basically keeping up with tax laws, where to go, where not to put it. Whether to sit on it or not. We left England because we’d be paying 98 cents on the dollar. [This may sound like an exaggeration, but likely isn't.] We left, and they lost out. No taxes at all. I don’t want to screw anybody out of anything, least of all the governments that I work with. We put 30% in holding until we sort it out.” Read More »
A Great Excuse Not to Hand Out Halloween Candy
An emergency meeting of the Delaware Witches Association. Read More »
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