OPINION: Why we should discontinue the penny
Pennies are not worth your time
It is time to retire the penny from circulation. All of them. In this expensive modern age we no longer have a need for something as worthless as a penny. […]
Tag: economics
GUEST VOICE: Yes, But…
Senator Carl Crabtree is a 1st term District 7 senator in the Idaho Legislature
This past year has been nothing if not unbelievable. The world was set on edge by a global pandemic. This impacted lives, world-wide, and continues to do so. It has impacted your life and mine.
Economics of ethics — Ethics expert presents on the cost of unethical corporate behavior
When people don’t trust each other, it becomes very hard to work together, said Kristy Grant-Hart.
Intangible investments — Nobel Prize winner Edward Prescott analyzes the current U.S. market
In the midst of Congress’ discussions on healthcare reform, Nobel Prize economist Edward Prescott spoke about America’s economic future at Washington State University’s Smith Center Undergraduate Education building Thursday. “Over […]
The battle of YouTube — YouTube is demonetizing videos deemed inappropriate without informing users
YouTube offers an endless plethora of videos. The website provides a vortex of randomness, fascination and distraction — at fault for keeping people up until 3 a.m., distracted by puppy […]
Brand new Barker
Experiential learning program upgrade expands capabilities There used to be a small room in the basement of the Albertson Building where students managed real capital, traded securities and derivatives on […]
Social cost of capitalism — America, we can do better
Imagine a country with widespread social problems. Hell, why imagine when you live in America?
Textbooks for the tech-savvy college student
Why aren’t students utilizing electronic textbooks more often?
Meritocracy no more
Opportunity makes America exceptional. Belief in meritocracy, that the best and hardest working earn their success while the lazy suffer, is a fact of American life burned into the cortex […]