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Columnist at Dumaguete MetroPost. Fan of Frank L Wright, Edward Thorp, Richard Feynman, Richard Cooper, Deirdre McCloskey, Ronald Coase, Thomas Schelling, Hyman Minsky. Ideas and tennis serves cannot be copyrighted. Pomona and Gustavus ‘71. Brown ‘73.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 13h

What we can do about corruption.

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La vida loca – corruption style

Letter from Dumaguete. Siliman U. Econ Prof. O. Roncesvalles’s musings on the grand corruption (breathtaking) that’s finally being exposed, the easy solutions (like prayer) that won&#82…

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 13h

What we can do about corruption.

stuartsantiago.com/la-vida-loca...

La vida loca – corruption style

Letter from Dumaguete. Siliman U. Econ Prof. O. Roncesvalles’s musings on the grand corruption (breathtaking) that’s finally being exposed, the easy solutions (like prayer) that won&#82…

stuartsantiago.com

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 1d

Are they worth the price?

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 1d

The rich ones tolerate the poor “choice,” which may not be free if bought with SOP.

JoeAm @joeam.com · 1d

Speaking of accountability . . .

joeam.com/2025/10/13/p...

Poor Filipinos should admit they’ve voted badly

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Philippines will remain corrupt, incompetent at caring for citizens, and poor as long as poor Filipinos don’t take it upon themselves to elect honest l…

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 1d

Writing and publishing written works don't work well then. Knowledge is spread through YouTube and TikTok. The materials there are not so good, though there are notable exceptions. But surely, there must be some room for serious writing and reading?

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 1d

Or are books too expensive?

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 1d

Demand and supply — why are there few bookstores in the Philippines? Too few readers. Technically, literacy is high. Do we prefer to just talk/listen?

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 1d

Something here for the economics of publishing

David Frankel @daveyfrankel.bsky.social · 2d

It's been tough going for small publishers for a while, but they continue to publish a lot of the most exciting new work, and are the main supporters of the short story as a form. Support indie publishing when you can!
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...

Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK

The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses.

www.thebookseller.com

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Michael Schneider @michaelschneider.com · 1d

“Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport”

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Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2d

Who’s the Lex Luthor of the dismal science? I know a few, but they’ve faded into oblivion.

For now, one pseudonymous name: Nakamoto, but does he qualify? Is he still around?

Hadas Weiss @hadas.bsky.social · 4d

who's the most evil economist out there asking for the nobel prize committee

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Marlene Halliday @weegiefifer.bsky.social · 2d

Diane Keaton RIP. 🥲

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You Don't Own Me - Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn & Diane Keaton

YouTube video by decay21450

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Olivier Simard-Casanova @o.simardcasanova.net · 22d

Despite having completed 90% of the manuscript, I was never able to defend my PhD

It's definitely unexpected, but I'm thrilled to announce that I have restarted working on a PhD

You can read about what happened and my plans on my newsletter: o.simardcasanova.net/p/8e29c3...

#EconSky

A second shot at a PhD

I have an unexpected and exciting professional news to share

o.simardcasanova.net

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2d

Italy!

Olivier Simard-Casanova @o.simardcasanova.net · 3d

The data is from April but holy moly

Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · May 30

No words

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2d

We don't build like we used to.

Forbes @forbes.com · 3d

A six-story tower—including a double-decker penthouse—is for sale near Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.

This $38 Million Palm Beach Tower Belonged To A Coal Mining Heiress (See Inside)

A six-story tower—including a double-decker penthouse—is for sale near Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.

www.forbes.com

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Neil @neilforreal.bsky.social · 2d

Goddammit.

Diane Keaton was extraordinary.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2d

Where is this?

Barchart @barchart.com · 2d

😂😂

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 2d

I don't get it. Pho is good soup.

Callies Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things @calliedot.bsky.social · 4d

I’m not saying it’s a good idea for a restaurant, but a Vietnamese place called AntiPho could really cash in right now

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
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Diane Keaton Was Nobody's Fool

Diane Keaton's roles in the 1970s, from 'The Godfather' to 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and more, showed her range, intellect, and unique charisma.

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John Quiggin @johnquiggin.bsky.social · 3d

I first read about the dangers of receivables accounting in The Money Game by "Adam Smith" (aka George Goodman) which I got as a school prize. Exemplar was Brunswick Co that sold pin-spotting machines on credit to bowling alleys. As this article shows, the game goes on.

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The most dangerous corner of a balance-sheet

Forget debt. Here is something to villainise

www.economist.com

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 4d

This was a really enjoyable conversation about life and literature and determination. It centers on one of my favorite books “the old man and the sea“ … which makes sense because I am an old man, and I love the sea. 😎 youtu.be/1O6aGPUhWnY

How Hemingway Made Me a Better Leader | Admiral James Stavridis on “The Old Man and the Sea”

YouTube video by The Free Press

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 3d

October

Barchart @barchart.com · 4d

BREAKING 🚨: Stock Market

We got rugged 📉📉

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Simonetta Vezzoso @wavesblog.bsky.social · 6d

In California, "it is now illegal to coerce someone into using a pricing algorithm based on non-public data" www.thebignewsletter.com/p/how-to-ove...

How to Overturn an Oligarchy

We've had some real victories. The FTC is looking into fire truck monopolization, California passed a law against coercion machines, and lobbyists took a big loss last month. America is waking up.

www.thebignewsletter.com

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 3d

Who is Lorem Ipsum?

Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 3d

Two days of going full ‘sponging up ideas’ for me.
Super useful conference.

Romesh Vaitilingam @econromesh.bsky.social · 5d

Economic statistics, war/sanctions, inflation, trade/protectionism, Big Tech, climate change/energy & challenges for media covering contentious stories in a polarised environment - on the agenda @kentclarkcenter.bsky.social economic experts conference this week www.chicagobooth.edu/research/Cla...

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 3d

Confusing.

Tennis Updates @tennisupdates.bsky.social · 4d

Few things from Wuhan today:

Sabalenka probably clinched the Year-End #1 today with the Swiatek loss but until the WTA says something I'm not taking it as clinched because of all their bizzare rules and penalties.

Paolini in a golden spot now after the upset to make Riyadh.

Pegula Clinched.

Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 3d

Sunlight 24/7 will create sleep zombies.

Dr Space Junk (Alice Gorman) @drspacejunk.bsky.social · 4d

Do we really want 250,000 mirrored satellites in Low Earth Orbit? Hasn't the Starlink megaconstellation already done enough damage?
🧪 @mjibrown.bsky.social

A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work – and would we want it to?

Satellites beaming sunlight down to Earth sound like science fiction – and they have astronomers very worried.

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Economics explained @dumaletter.bsky.social · 3d

Some have never read Barro or Lucas.

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) @unctad.bsky.social · 3d

As the world grapples with rising debt and falling investment, it’s people who pay the price.

Aligning international investment and finance with development needs is now urgent – a key issue atop the agenda of #UNCTAD16.

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