QOTD: “In the decade of unparalleled depression, the consumption of all cheap luxuries has increased.” We ended last time with the idea...

“The basis of their diet, therefore, is white bread and Margarine, corned beef, sugared tea, and potato—an appalling diet. Would it not...

Quote of the day: "There is no absolute scarcity." A few days ago we explored a central economic question: Is it possible to get trapped...

Hey everyone! It’s been a long day, but reading a section of Poor Economics  was a great way to finish it off! Just read the next section...

Favorite quote from the section: “Poverty leads to an intolerable waste of talent. Poverty is not just a lack of money:  it is not having...

“Poor Economics.” I was confused. I had been scavenging through our family bookshelf, looking for a book to pass the time reading, when I...

Together with family and friends, we went on a beach cleanup at Lamma Island, south of Hong Kong. As much as we care about...