learing up some confusion on herd immunity, a key topic in Covid-19 policy debates.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Huzzah! Met Our Fifth Goal, and on to the Sixth: Expanding Our Reach
We’re on to our new goal: getting our name out.
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.
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
