Category: economics
21
Jan
What is a Societal Singularity, and Are We In its Midst?
by mgmb
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Of late I’ve been worrying – perhaps overmuch – about the likelihood we’re in the midst of a period of change which outstrips the ability...
04
Mar
Healthcare: A National Spending Problem?
by mgmb
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While working on another article, I discovered a pattern in how healthcare costs have changed in Canada over the last 25 years. From this data...
27
Sep
Why You, an Artist, Might Care About Games in NL
by mgmb
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The short answer to the title question is that there’s money in it for you. Eventually. I spend a non-trivial part of my time working...
14
Apr
Moderation in the Shadow of Debt
by mgmb
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Tomorrow is the provincial budget, and there’s a lot to munch on in anticipation. There’s Hans Rollmann and Jon Parsons‘ treatment of the subject, which are, if...
07
Apr
The Economy as a Bar at Closing Time
by mgmb
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Hopefully you’ve heard about the Panama Papers. If not, go check that shit out. I’ll wait. Back? Ok. So. Are you old enough to remember...