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The Confusion of the Economically Discontented

The world is awash in a wave of demonstrations by the economically discontented. I am amazed at some of the folly I hear. The world financial and subsequent economic crisis was only proximally caused by business and its bankers. The ultimate blame lies with (re)election-greedy politicians and with their ignorant voters. What we need is more “free” market economics, not less of it. . . . → Read More: The Confusion of the Economically Discontented

Mr. Lerner’s price-markup formula

One of my favorite economic formulas is Mr. Lerner’s. It also is one close to the heart of business people, namely the condition that describes how much the price of a good or service may be marked up over cost. . . . → Read More: Mr. Lerner’s price-markup formula