Alexander Douglas·Follow1 min read·Feb 9, 2018--1ShareThe model has b(t) in absolute terms, not relative to GDP.
Alexander DouglasinGenus SpeciousThe Names of Syllogisms: A GuideA Twitter conversation about the names of syllogisms made me remember that I couldn’t find a useful, short online guide to using the…8 min read·Nov 7, 2019--1
Alexander DouglasA Puzzle About Time-InconsistencyTime-inconsistency is a central concept in economics, particularly in macroeconomics. The study of it has had real-world effects: Kydland…8 min read·Oct 26, 2017--2
Alexander DouglasShadow SocialismSome socialists are “market” socialists, others are “planning” socialists. “Planning” usually means central planning, though not always…6 min read·Nov 10, 2022--1
Unbecoming10 Seconds That Ended My 20 Year MarriageIt’s August in Northern Virginia, hot and humid. I still haven’t showered from my morning trail run. I’m wearing my stay-at-home mom…·4 min read·Feb 16, 2022--939
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Scott-Ryan AbtinPitfallBye Bye, SpotifyAnd see ya later, all you subscription services in my little empire·4 min read·Aug 19--245