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by christofd 18y ago
This is the first good article I've found that shows parallels between corruption or monopolistic/oligopolistic behavior in developing nations and the current U.S. system, written by an old IMF practitioner: -banks too big in size -banks in
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by christofd 18y ago
Quote from article: "Incidentally, the .com bust happened because the same banks that are screwing up our economy were making illegal pump-and-dump schemes using technology company stocks." Agreed.
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by christofd 18y ago
The big budgets in TV production I presume are the result of formed habits, similar to getting used to driving a gas-guzzling GMC T-Rex SUV. I have trouble imagining companies like Pepsi handing over their ad budget to Internet guys. But so
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by christofd 18y ago
I noticed the recent demise (right-wing swing) of the WSJ coincides with their acquisition by News Corporation. Now we can finally enjoy unbiased editorials by the likes of Karl Rove and friends. Sorry, couldn't resist.
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by christofd 18y ago
has been posted previously. Fantastic article on Economics of Geography. I've spent a lot of time trying to map out the world with data and I've come to the same conclusions: Boston-Wash-NYC corridor (I would almost count in Toronto and Mon
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by christofd 18y ago
hmmm... community management 1. Nightclubs are an intesting example of the steady rise and decline of new ideas. They attract copycats and their followers and the club dies, because the initial 'intellectually curious' crowd gets run over.