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James Surowiecki says the newspaper business is still a decent business to be in: whilst there’s no potential for extreme growth (unlike high-tech stocks, … gulfstream/2036
James Surowiecki: “Decisionmakers ... should try to come up with their best estimates of how likely a policy is to succeed, as well as its potential … gulfstream/2584
What will happen to Iraq’s debt? James Surowiecki argues that “odious debt” should be forgiven—which I approve of, although I hope this … gulfstream/1098
James Surowiecki ever bit as good a blogger as you might expect. Shame about the lack of RSS feed. [Update: A few people pointed out that there is one … gulfstream/2541
Great James Surowiecki piece on the Policy Analysis Market that specifically deals with the moral objections: “Let’s admit there’s something … gulfstream/1229
James Surowiecki: Nintendo is #3 in the console game, but is making solid profits. Do you need to aspire to be #1? gulfstream/2195
Google employees will soon be able to sell their options. One of the benefits is that it gives a tangible value to the options themselves. (I look forward … gulfstream/2202
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Why cable companies bundle their channels : The New Yorker
"Bundling eliminates the problem of fretting about small expenditures, which may be one reason that flat-rate pricing is very common in the vacation industry (cruise ships, all-inclusive travel packages, and so on). It also offers what economists call option value: you may never watch those sixty other channels, but the fact that you could if you wanted to is worth something. Many consumers also perceive bundles as bargains; getting a bunch of things for one price feels like a deal, even when it’s not."
The New Yorker: PRINTABLES
how g.m. and ford are beholden to their dealers
The Pirates’ Code: Online Only: The New Yorker
james surowiecki on the surprisingly democratic nature of pirate ship governance