Sunday, February 8, 2026

New Health Plans Offer Twists on Existing Options, With a Dose of ‘Buyer Beware’

While the image the plans present is one of consumers taking control of their health care costs, the reality is likely the opposite.

Neoclassical Economics is Dead. What Comes Next?

Economics does not have to be the dismal science.

Wow! Met First Goal at Warp Speed. On to the Second: Supporting the Commentariat

Thanks for getting the fundraiser off to such a strong start! We are already on to our second target, investing in the commentatriat.

Book Review: Scott Gottlieb’s “Uncontrolled Spread”: Debacle at the CDC, and Pandemics as a National Security Threat

Useful on the CDC, at least. But also recommending a hair-raising scheme.

Links 11/7/2021

Naked Capitalism Fundraiser 2021: Your Bright Beacon in an Informational Fog

Our 2021 fundraiser begins! Please be generous!

Fundraiser 2021: What We Did for You in the Past Year

A recap of what we’ve accomplished since our last fundraiser, 13 1/2 month ago, plus our first fundraiser target.

Naked Capitalism Added to Library of Congress

The Library of Congress hearts Naked Capitalsm!

Links 11/6/2021

Jobs Data Shows Something Big Changed in this Monstrously Overstimulated Economy

Cheerleading about the much improved jobs picture overlooks how many workers have gone missing.

Metals May Become the New Oil in Net-Zero Emissions Scenario

Economists project that prices for energy-transition metals will soar and their combined value could match that of crude oil

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/5/2021

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Right to Repair Round-Up: One Step Back, One Leap Forward

Right to repair advocates see a setback in Massachusetts, while the Librarian of Congress establish a right to repair under copyright law.

Links 11/5/2021

Michael Hudson: Is This the End of the Unreformable Democratic Party?

Have the contradictions of the Democratic Party’s overarching strategy finally become untenable?