And in related news, I am now estimating that every World Cup match has an economic impact of $1.9 gagillion dollars.

Looks like the AEA still wants me as a member. Of course, I don’t know how honored I should really be. I mean, you would have to be a real jackass to be kicked out of the AEA, right?

Met this guy walking with my dog today. Fortunately coyotes are typically only dangerous if you have small animals, your pet is unleashed, or the coyote is carrying any packages labeled “ACME”.

One noticeable difference between India now and when I was here 6 years ago is somewhat fewer stray dogs and way more dogs kept as pets. And, yes, Indian Labs are just like American ones.

One last breakfast mango in India after 4 weeks of a summer program with students. India is underappreciated by Americans as an economic powerhouse, source of world culture and history, and tourist destination.

The fact that Tesla's stock price is up 70% since the election, not because their cars have gotten better, but instead because their CEO is buddies with the new president, is not a great economic signal for the country.

Come on, people! Don't make us have to teach you yet again about Present Value. We just did this after Shohei's contract.

I am not that kind of doctor, but this chart makes it seem kind of unwise to put an anti-vax crank in charge of HHS.