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Bad Monetary Policy Is Redundant
The Austrian theory of the trade cycle explains why the Fed's below-market interest rates invariably lead to a correction known as the bust. The theory is not new. Why has it been so out of favor with most economists?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:27:29 -0700

Scientists Say They Can Now Test String Theory
The idea of the “Theory of Everything” is enticing – that we could somehow explain all that is. String theory has been proposed since the 1960’s as a way to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity into such an explanation. However, the biggest criticism of String Theory is that it isn't testable. But now, a [...]

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:55:38 -0700

Ho Chi Minh City Council for Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts established
Nhan Dan – The Ho Chi Minh City Council for Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts was set up yesterday, serving as a consulting agency for the City’s Party Committee on literature and arts.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:22:05 -0700

DJ Nate - Da Trak Genious
Whether in the context of ‘music criticism’ or merely talking smack on the internet, at certain times it is best for you and everyone else if you take a step back and admit that there are big swathes of music culture that you will never have a proper handle on.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:15:28 -0700

Profile: Ed Balls
Gordon Brown’s trusted lieutenant for sixteen years, Ed Balls surprised nobody when he entered the race to succeed him as Leader of the Labour Party in 2010.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:07:55 -0700