"The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable"
–John Kenneth Galbraith
I love reading about economics but I sometimes struggle with the concepts (apparently I'm not alone, right, Mr. Greenspan??) and forget about some of the math (thank you very much Mr. Becker).
"The Economist" got me started on economics back in the 70's--presented such an interesting way to understand economics in the everyday world. I cancelled my subscription, though, when they came out for the Iraq war. I'm waiting for an apology…
UPDATE: The Economist endorses Obama. Not quite enough to make up for their horrendous judgement, but we're getting there.
So here are my recommendations--some books, some resources, some jokes. Check back, I have lots more to add:
Now Playing: Common Wealth by Jeffrey D. Sachs
Jeffrey D. Sachs is the director of the Earth Institute, Quetelet professor of sustainable development, and professor of health policy and management at Columbia University. I heard Jeffrey Sachs discussing this book in a radio interview. He speaks compellingly on how we can achieve the four key goals of our global society: environmental sustainability (including a solution to climate change), the stabilization of the world's popultion, the end of extreme poverty, and a new era ...
