Last week, I attended the ASBPE Conference – the American Society of Business Publication Editors – and learned a few new things. I learned a lot about making and editing smartphone videos. I have already put the information to work! A few things of general note: The sweet spot for story length is anything less… [Read More]
Gary Becker was a University of Chicago economist best known for his work on human capital. His research covered discrimination, compensation, family formation, birth rates, educational quality – pretty much anything that involved how people maximize the value of their time and talent. Paying for college is one way people invest in human capital. I… [Read More]
I think we can learn a lot about different countries from books, movies, and songs, but obviously, we can’t learn everything. I fully understand that this African blogging project has serious limitations, but I also know that I know much more about Africa than I did when I started. And that’s good, yes? A while… [Read More]
In my new life as a First Amendment warrior, I direct you to the following articles for your edification: Gawker in the fight of its life over Hulk Hogan sex tape: which addresses the issue of who is a private person and where people give up the right to privacy. The unfortunate truth is that the… [Read More]
I’ve been thinking a lot about the oddities of career paths. We like to think that they are linear, but they aren’t. Life is weird and strange, and employers can be even weirder and stranger. And that brings me to Sandra Day O’Connor. She graduated from law school at a time when hardly any women… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
My first book has been completely revised! Updated to reflect changing markets, accessible strategies through ETFs, and new potential due diligence pitfalls.
Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
With five revisions, countless interviews with successful traders, and lots of research, this is the definitive guide to getting started, managing risk, and staying in the game.