Archives for October 2016

Affirmative action to revise outcomes is a bad idea.  There… I have said the unthinkable.  Now before my friends and colleagues strike me off their invitation lists and my inbox groans under the weight of inbound indignation, I need to explain myself. Read Full Article … [Read more...] about Affirmative action beneficial, but also risky

When politicians debate whether deficits are needed for economic stimulus, the entire discussion is pointless. It’s not the deficit that matters, it’s how it is spent. Imagine your household were a break-even operation — your income covers food, utilities, entertainment, home and transportation costs. Now you decide to go to the bank and take out a loan for additional … [Read more...] about Governments must make more prudent investments