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At Long Last–Why I Prefer the Pre-Industrial Zeitgeist

I finally have time to compose the post that I know you have been so eagerly awaiting, the brilliant post in which I will explain why I prefer pre-Industrial Revolution economics, or, I should say more precisely, why I prefer … Continue reading

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Rowan Williams on the Economic Crisis

…its causes and our Christian response.  Worth reading. Our ethical seriousness is tested by how we behave towards those whose goodwill or influence is of no ‘use’ to us.  Hence the frequently repeated claim that the moral depth of a … Continue reading

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Media-Induced Despair

Do not be deceived by the media’s hype, especially of late regarding two important matters. The first is the economic crisis.  The furor has died down over the past week or two, but at its worst the media was hyping … Continue reading

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On the Economy

Devin playing armchair economist here. I’ve heard my Democrat friends saying that the current financial problems in the economy have been caused by the Republicans–with alleged historical evidence in the past 25 years or so of financial crashes led up … Continue reading

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