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Memory Lane (July Edition)
For us, July is a month full of memorable milestones and quirky anniversaries. One year ago this month, for example, Rowman & Littlefield published The Economics of the Undead. (Our contribution to this book–a little essay titled “Buy or Bite?” appears in … Continue reading
Taxonomy of Sherlock Holmes’s Clients
Does Sherlock Holmes charge a fee for his detective services? Hat tip: bhip (via imgur).
Consumer Surplus (“Print Wikipedia” Art Project Edition)
How much would it cost you to procure a complete set of English-language Wikipedia articles in book form? An art gallery in New York City is sponsoring an exhibition titled From Aaaaa! to ZZZap!, featuring work from the Print Wikipedia … Continue reading
Bandanas in the Courtroom
Anna M. Phillips, a writer for the Tampa Bay Times (warning: the Tampa Bay Times website at the previous link has an annoying video ad that starts automatically when you click on the link), is reporting that a county judge will … Continue reading
Incentives Matter (Tom Brady Edition)
Roger Goodell, the unpopular Commissioner of the NFL, recently heard Tom Brady’s appeal in the now-infamous “Deflategate” or “Ballghazi” case. As things stand now, the Commissioner has only two options: (i) reduce Tom Brady’s four-game suspension, or (ii) do nothing … Continue reading
Probability Calculator (“Grexit” Edition)
Hat tip: Felix Salmon.
Deadweight Losses (Voicemail Edition)
Hat tip: narwhalforall (via reddit).

