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The Mess That Greenspan Made: Confidence games and Ponzi schemes

In this instance, the “victims” of the confidence game are not so much “cheated” out of their money as they are coerced to spend it when doing so works against their best interests – in a few months time, after the thrill of driving a …

Roger Pielke Jr.'s Blog: From Science Arbiter to Issue Advocate

On a general level, MNP employed ‘ Science Arbiter’ discourses, steering clear of political considerations but trying to meet policymakers’ demands for assessment and information. However, in the case study, discourse moved in the …

Who's laughing now? Comedy clubs weather tough times

While the recession has hit nearly every industry, this article points to one niche that’s actually thriving in the downturn: stand-up comedy . While many comedy clubs have had a tough time during this economic slump, the magazine The …