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All models are wrong − a computational modeling expert explains how engineers make them useful
If an engineer makes an improper assumption while designing something, sometimes the consequences are fatal. An engineering ...
Resist, eggheads! Universities are not as weak as they have chosen to be.
But the moment demands nothing less. This is not a breeze; this is the whirlwind. And it will leave a state-dependent, ...
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The “Ratchet Effect”: Why It’s So Hard to Shrink the Government
Economist Robert Higgs described the “ratchet effect” in which government either creates a crisis or responds to one, leading ...
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Opponents of Big Government Need to Reverse the “Ratchet Effect”
Economist Robert Higgs described the "ratchet effect" in which government either creates a crisis or responds to one, leading to a permanent expansion of ...
Compass Minerals: A Money Sink Despite Stable Prices For Its Main Salt Product
Compass Minerals is the main investment vehicle for gaining exposure to the salt market. Read why I rate CMP stock a Strong ...
Apple: Tariffs Are Another Nail In The Weak Growth Story
The escalating trade war with China impacts Apple through higher production costs and potential lost sales. Read why I remain ...