Do you want to steer markets, or do you want them set free? This video is Econ Apps approved! Very funny, but also very educational, brought to my attention by Jeffrey Hulten. If you want to learn about Macroeconomic theory this is a great option. A lot of the rap is exactly what I learned [...]
Read the Full PostThe Adam Smith Guide To Getting Blog Traffic
March 27th, 2010 with View CommentsEconomics teaches that people are inherently self interested. Just ask Adam Smith. Thus, us bloggers should use this concept to guide traffic to our blogs. By realizing that people are asking “what’s in it for me,” we can focus our strategies for raising blog traffic towards that attitude. Content is King, But Not at First [...]
Read the Full PostHow Businesses Can Leverage Free Work
March 25th, 2010 with View CommentsA Case Study In Utilizing Free Work This video from Mixergy showcases how Jun Loazya got students to work for free at his company Viralogy. I’ve talked before how individuals can leverage free work before and now I would like to show the other side and what businesses can do. Because of the recession more [...]
Read the Full PostHow To Think For Yourself
March 17th, 2010 with View CommentsI tend to ask my girlfriend what she thinks before moving forward with a task or action. Overtime I have relied on her more and more for advice on smaller and smaller things. This is wrong for several reasons and is something that happens a lot online. How do I know? I know because of [...]
Read the Full PostBeing an Economics Student Will Screw With Your Mind
March 10th, 2010 with View Comments// Choice is prevalent everywhere in America. How does one decide what to read and what not to read; what not to watch and watch not to; or which job to take and which not to? How am I suppose to know what career is right for me when the education system gives no inclination [...]
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