Yearly Archives: 2020

2:00PM Water Cooler 9/29/2020

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb Wants You to Donate to Naked Capitalism

We are delighted to have Nassim Nicholas Taleb support our fundraiser.

Shareholder Capitalism’s Ugly Legacy

Debunking some of Milton Friedman’s destructive ideas, such shareholders, who only have residual claims in a company, ought to come first.

Links 9/29/2020

The IRS Moves to Crack Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Evaders

The IRS is officially in “No more Mr. Nice Guy” mode with respect to cryptocurrency enforcement.

How Donald Trump Abandoned Workers After Promising to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

Restoring manufacturing to the US is a tall order. Not surprisingly, Trump’s approach has been unserious.

The Minimal Effects of TV Debates Between Candidates

Despite the hype surrounding the US presidential debates, they do little to shift voter views.

Hurrah! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention

Help meet the goal of keeping Yves and her fellow writers in fighting fettle by providing for some down time!

Naked Capitalism’s Mission Impossible

For a change of pace, Naked Capitalism presents a satirical post.

Trump’s “Operation Warp Speed” Covid-19 Vaccine Development Program: Dominated by Military Personnel, Accused of Corruption

Operation Warp Speed is a public/private partnership set up by the Trump administration, which is developing several vaccines for Covid-19 in parallel.

2:00PM Water Cooler 9/28/2020

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Fiscal Federalism and the COVID-19 Shock in the US

The COVID-19 shock has significant negative consequences for the finances of US state and local governments, especially since they are bound by balanced-budget requirements

Links 9/28/2020

Looking for the Private Equity Lending Train Wreck in All the Wrong Places?

How immient is a bust in private equity related debt?

Announcing the 2020 Double Your Donations Challenge!

Take advantage of a generous offer! Double your donation!