EDUCATION
Taxpayer Subsidized Workforce Development is a Lemon
Note: This article first appeared in The Detroit News on July 13, 2019 and later the blog of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. It is based on the more extensive report "Workforce Development in Michigan" published in May 2019 by the Mackinac Center.
Student Guest Post: Finding Direction for Research and on Calling at Acton U
While I'm still traveling, I'm happy to share with you an essay by student Camryn Zeller about her Acton University experience.
Criticizing ECON 101
A few weeks ago an article by Dylan Matthews at Vox highlighted rock star economist Raj Chetty’s new course at Harvard. The article drew a lot of attention to the emphasis of theory over empirics in introductory (or “principles” of) economics courses. I have great...
“Coddling” Goes to the Movies: Life Lessons in “The Secret Life of Pets 2”
More often than not, popular wisdom suggests, a movie sequel will fall short of the original. Accordingly, The Secret Life of Pets 2 opened last week to mediocre reviews and opening night box office returns half of its 2016 predecessor’s. Still, many will be...
Book Recommendation: Money, Greed and God
To be released next month is the tenth anniversary edition of one of my favorite faith and economics books: Money, Greed, and God by Jay Richards. I’ve recommended the original to friends, pastors, even my hair stylist. I’ve assigned the book in various classes and...
