Sunday, October 12, 2025

The US Excess Mortality Rate from COVID-19 Is Substantially Worse than Europe’s

Debunking yet another defense of the US’ abject Covid-19 performance.

Links 9/30/2020

The Problem With California’s Electric Dream

Even with a 15 year runway, California’s electric vehicle plans don’t look achievable.

Corralling the Facts on Herd Immunity

learing up some confusion on herd immunity, a key topic in Covid-19 policy debates.

Huzzah! Met Our Fifth Goal, and on to the Sixth: Expanding Our Reach

We’re on to our new goal: getting our name out.

Live Blog: Presidential Primary Debate #1 in Cleveland, OH.

Game on…..

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.