Sorta funny, no? HT--Greg Mankiw
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility for what I write. I will not be held responsible for the content of my comments section--as long as it is civil and passes my own inscrutable sniff tests, it will appear. If the comment offends you, that is on you.
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2 comments:
At the end of the song one has the option of reviewing other youtube posts including lessons in economics hosted by the girl in the piece. I'm glad my econ profs were old guys, it's hard to focus on supply and demand curves when she gives the lesson.
I take exception to Krugman being included on the list. I know it's just a bit of fun but come on.
However, the Grand Exalted Poobah of modern economic thinkers is mentioned early on, Milton Friedman (or, as my college professors used to derisively call him "Uncle Miltie").
Friedman was a good, honorable and decent human being who happened to possess the most brilliant analytical mind. More than once I've seen him in the nicest, most friendly way possible, tear an opponent to ribbons. He was a maestro of Socratic dialogue. He would bring you to the undeniable truth with no where to go.
There was not a political bone in his body but he knew political freedom and economic freedom are one and the same. He was an intellectual/academic but could write NY Times bestsellers explaining the practicality of his economic theory in terms that even dolts like me could understand. They should rename the University of Chicago after the man. He should have a statue on the National Mall. He was a great man.
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