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…the free flow, free discussion, of ideas. As we have learned, all too well of late, lies are not conducive to discussions. Never were. Can the First Amendment be applied…

The Uninsured and Free Healthcare Insurance

Eighteen million uninsured Americans are eligible for free or subsidized health insurance. Kaiser Family Foundation estimates, 12.5 million of the uninsured are eligible for free coverage which includes 3.4 million for whom…

Car-Free Zurich?

…Zurich. It calls for the city to become largely car-free. Only non-avoidable motorised traffic, i.e. emergency vehicles, commercial vehicles, public transport and cars for people with limited mobility and shift…

Writing about free time

“What they create [in their free time] has something superfluous about it.” I am finding it difficult to proceed with writing about free time because I am not having enough…

Economics of contempt on CDS

…price discovery is socially useful. I don’t think that market price discovery is socially useful. Recall it can be very hard to beat the market even if market prices are…

Bear Market Shading

…would share them. First, like recessions these is not a set definition of a bear market. The generally accepted rule of thumb is over a 20% market decline. Since I’m…