The market, this morning. Particularly telling: central banks might want to consider not throwing money into the system because it dampens any impulses banks might have to lend to each other.
http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2008/09/libor-surges-to-nearly-7-but-us-stock.html
Thanks to Al Chang, via Jerry Michalski's Yi-Tan group for the next two:
Analyzing the Bailout: What's In It, Anyway? Clear synopsis about why this bailout is ill-conceived.
http://www.clusterstock.com/
Mussolini Style Corporatism in Action. On an actual phone call.
http://www.nakedcapitalism.
Merrill: Low Treasury Yields to go Even Lower. "...our models suggest that there is another 15-20% downside in average home prices and they are already down 20% from the peak."
http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2008/09/merrill-low-treasury-yields-to-go-even.html
...and my personal favorite from a few days ago, a study of Republicans by psychology professor at the University of Virginia, written for liberals who grapple with why others make such different choices.
What Makes People Vote Republican - Jonathan Haidt. "(M)orality is not just about how we treat each other (as most liberals think); it is also about binding groups together, supporting essential institutions, and living in a sanctified and noble way. When Republicans say that Democrats 'just don't get it,' this is the "it" to which they refer. " http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/haidt08/haidt08_index.html
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Off-topic bonus link: Gut Instinct's Surprising Role in Math - NY Times
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