Новости за 21.11.2016

(November 21, 2016 06:17 PM) Noah Smith has a beautifully numerate discussion of wars being fought by radical Muslims. He does it in the context of analyzing Trump advisor Steve Bannon, and that analysis is not bad. But what really struck me was his response... (7 COMMENTS)

(2016-11-21 6:30, Podcast Episode)

Erik Hurst of the University of Chicago talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the state of the labor market in the United States. Hurst notes dramatic changes in employment rates for men and speculates about the causes. Two factors discussed in detail are declines in the manufacturing sector and the rise of high-end video games as a form of leisure.

(November 21, 2016 12:29 AM) Are Americans racist and xenophobic? As usual, two package deals angrily competing for our attention. The first says: Americans are obviously racist and xenophobic. The second says: No, you're just being paranoid. Neither package deal sees America clearly. For racism,... (9 COMMENTS)