Romer on Growth

Here is a new podcast of Paul Romer talking about long-run economic growth.

Publish or Perish

For my academic colleagues obsessed with using Google-Scholar to count citations to their own and others' work (I won't mention names), I recommend downloading the free software Publish or Perish.

toybreaker (tielab): silkscreened ties

matching silkscreened groomsmen neckties

detroit-based tielab, aka toybreaker, not only prints rockstar neckwear for bands on tour, they offer a bulk wedding discount on multiples of their fierce hand-screenprinted ties -- poppies as above, or check out the revolvers, clipper ships, and mechanical prints. for weddings with 10 or more, you can purchase wholesale; a wide range of colors and styles available (give them 3 weeks lead time and they'll match your color). their motto: "be prepared for big dates, court dates, and dates with destiny." more glorious tie love at toybreaker.etsy.com

NEW YORK - on the street, east village, soho, nolita & williamsburg, 08/26/07

NEW YORK - nileas's birthday party, eastern parkway (brooklyn), 08/25/07

Saint Larry

Larry Summers wants to reform Fannie and Freddie, but he suggests now is not the time:

I am among the many with serious doubts about the wisdom of the government quasi-guarantees that supported the government-sponsored entities, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. But surely if there is ever a moment when they should expand their activities it is now.

This reminds me of Saint Augustine: "Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet."

The Fair Tax

Bruce Bartlett disses the Fair Tax.