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marginalrevolution.com - 3 days ago
Contra Max Weber
— marginalrevolution.com — Davide Cantoni (who by the way is on the job market, from Harvard) reports: Many theories, most... famously Max Weber's essay on the 'Protestant ethic,' have hypothesized that Protestantism should have favored economic development. With their ... (more) Contra Max Weber

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people.fas.harvard.edu - 3 days ago
Harvard Econ Department - Davide Cantoni Papers
— people.fas.harvard.edu — Many theories, most famously Max Weber's essay on the 'Protestant ethic,' have hypothesized that Protestantism should have... favored economic development. With their considerable religious heterogeneity and stability of denominational affiliations ... (more) Harvard Econ Department - Davide Cantoni Papers

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freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com - 6 days ago
Why California's Tuition Hike Might Be a Good Thing
— freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com — Students at University of California schools have been protesting the decision of the Board of Regents "to... raise undergraduate fees - the equivalent of tuition - 32 percent next fall." But higher tuition, if it is accompanied with higher financial aid ... (more) Why California's Tuition Hike Might Be a Good Thing

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firelarrysummersnow.blogspot.com - 11 days ago
Summers Dead Wrong on Cause of Crisis
— firelarrysummersnow.blogspot.com — This from Vanity Fair: Summers has plenty of other things figured out as well, including the origins... of the current financial crisis, for which he has crafted a cogent explanation worthy of his reputation as a policy wonk and his days as a college ... (more) Summers Dead Wrong on Cause of Crisis

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Harvard ignored warnings about investments
boston.com - 6 days ago
Harvard ignored warnings about investments
— boston.com — Summers, now head of President Obama’s economic team, declined to be quoted on his handling of Harvard... finances. A friend of his who is familiar with Harvard finances said Summers was warning of growing risks in the global markets by 2007, at the ... (more) Harvard ignored warnings about investments

Comments vote down Abnormal Returns found this 6 days agofound this
15 Podcasts That Will Make You Richer
businesspundit.com - 29 days ago
15 Podcasts That Will Make You Richer
— businesspundit.com — To grow money, you have to know money. And to know money, you need to study it:... Its movements, who’s making it (and why), who takes it away, how to keep it, and how to grow your personal stash. Unless you’re a child prodigy like Warren ... (more) 15 Podcasts That Will Make You Richer

Comments vote down Scott's Investments found this 29 days agofound this
dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com - 29 days ago
A Contrary Indicator on M.B.A.'s and Stocks
— dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com — A somewhat tongue-in-cheek indicator on the relationship between stocks and Harvard M.B.A.'s suggests that the market may... be poised for further gains. (more) A Contrary Indicator on M.B.A.'s and Stocks

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topics.sacbee.com - 24 days ago
California State University - Sacramento Bee
— topics.sacbee.com — CSU campuses swamped by record number of applications November 10, 2009 | Laurel Rosenhall A record number... of students are applying to attend California State University campuses next fall, and officials are urging those who have not yet applied to ... (more) California State University - Sacramento Bee

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What chutzpah: Spitzer to give ethics lecture at Harvard
nypost.com - 23 days ago
What chutzpah: Spitzer to give ethics lecture at Harvard
— nypost.com — Comments: 21 By CLEMENTE LISI Last Updated: 3:31 PM, November 11, 2009 Posted: 2:05 PM, November 11,... 2009 (more) What chutzpah: Spitzer to give ethics lecture at Harvard

Comments vote down Dealbreaker found this 23 days agofound this
Disgraced ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer to lecture at ethics center; Madam says it's dumb move by Harvard U.
nydailynews.com - 23 days ago
Disgraced ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer to lecture at ethics center; Madam says it's dumb move by ...
— nydailynews.com — Hooker-loving ex- Gov. Eliot Spitzer is set to deliver a lecture Thursday at - of all places... - a center for ethics at Harvard University . And the madam who supplied Spitzer's high-priced escorts said she can't imagine a less qualified speaker. "I am ... (more) Disgraced ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer to lecture at ethics ...

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economicprincipals.com - 19 days ago
Sound Familiar?
— economicprincipals.com — A prominent American working as adviser to a foreign government successfully bargains for the details of a... new constitution – while quietly arranging a lucrative deal for himself with a foreign company operating in his client state under the new ... (more) Sound Familiar?

Comments vote down Economist's View found this 19 days agofound this
Inside iRobot: A Search for Medical Droids
xconomy.com - 19 days ago
Inside iRobot: A Search for Medical Droids
— xconomy.com — Robotics , Healthcare IT , Life Sciences Ryan McBride wrote: Robots have already found limited work in... healthcare by assisting surgeons with operations and physical therapists with rehabilitating patients, among other jobs. So why can’t robots keep an eye on seniors and give them ... (more) Inside iRobot: A Search for Medical Droids

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quinnipiac.edu - 17 days ago
National (US) Poll * November 18, 2009 * Obama Approval Dips Below 50% - Quinnipiac University ...
— quinnipiac.edu — Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk His Approve 48% 14% 82% 43% 44% 52% 41%... 89% 62% Disapprove 42 77 10 46 47 37 49 6 22 DK/NA 10 9 8 11 8 11 10 5 16 AGE IN YRS....... INCOME............. POL PHIL......... 18-34 35-54 55+ 100K Lib Mod Con Approve 55% ... (more) National (US) Poll * November 18, 2009 * Obama Approval ...

Comments vote down Between the Hedges found this 17 days agofound this
Harvard Poker Pro Says Texas Hold ‘Em Can Teach Traders to Fold
bloomberg.com - 15 days ago
Harvard Poker Pro Says Texas Hold ‘Em Can Teach Traders to Fold
— bloomberg.com — Harvard Poker Pro Says Texas Hold ‘Em Can Teach Traders to Fold... (more) Harvard Poker Pro Says Texas Hold ‘Em Can Teach Traders ...

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Harvard Says Kidney Stones, Malaria Are Climate Risks (Update1)
bloomberg.com - 15 days ago
Harvard Says Kidney Stones, Malaria Are Climate Risks (Update1)
— bloomberg.com — Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Kidney stones, malaria, Lyme disease, depression and respiratory illness all may increase with... global warming, researchers at Harvard Medical School said. Climate change from the burning of fossil fuels will add to risks to ... (more) Harvard Says Kidney Stones, Malaria Are Climate Risks ...

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