Guess who wrote my Economics & Policy Analysis course textbook?

Ok just got back from the first tute... introductions (interests, hobbies, course etc) only organizing semester, no course work yet.
Haha.. anyway it went like this..

Introductions etc then I mentioned.. 'I'm interested in Austrian Economics..'

Tutor: Ohh reallly... why Austria?

Me: Well.. it actually has nothing to do with Austria, except that's where the founding fathers of it came from.. like you know, Chicago economics originated in Chicago with Milton...

Tutor: Ohh ok, so it's like Chicago economics?

Me: Well no... you have Keynesian and Chicago economic schools of thought, then there is also Austrian. It's not too well known...

Tutor: Ahh ok. I never did too well in my economic classes..

Me: Why does that not surprise me... *thinking*
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Yea anyway; should be fun regardless.. doesn't seem to be any nuts in there. Participation marks + got to give a short 5 minute oral on the topic.. I got the slot for first up - plus it's next week covering those questions posed... hahah you can do powerpoints etc, but he asked too not go overboard..

Anyway.. 5 minute presentation on the false left right paradigm should wake some these people up to that concept.. :D

Also got handed a little sheet, had to write what our views on politics at the start of the course are... then we will probably compare at the end. Hahah.. :rolleyes:

What I wrote: :)

Participating in it legitimizes the state - Leo Tolstoy
Democracy is bad (Paraphrasing Socrates) (Pure democracy - mob rule)
"Government is best which governs not at all" - Thoreau
The proper role of government is to protect the life, liberty and property of its people. - Frederik Bastiat

I wonder if my opinions will change :D
 
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powerofreason said:
Well said :D

I can see why you wouldn't want to have that argument in your average commie leftist college classroom. Could get heated if you had to defend that position in class, hehe.
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1) If people are naturally good, you don't need government. If people are bad or apathetic, you don't dare create one.

2) If you ever need a working example of successful anarchy, cite the Internet. Anybody can have a media station at almost no cost of entry:

  • Price of domain name registration which is, what, $10/year @ Netnation.com.
  • Price of ISP connection to internet from home. Varies, but often is cheaper than cable. Or you can go to a library and use it for free.
  • Price of software? From free (opensource) to whatever. I.e. Content Managment Systems, Blogging and Forum software. Whatever you need. Free.
  • Price of computer? From free to really, really expensive.

Being able to reach millions of people to discuss ideas, post Youtube videos that expose truth, change minds, win hearts, rally and organize without mainstream media suppression for next to nothing?

Priceless.
 
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gilliganscorner said:
1) If people are naturally good, you don't need government. If people are bad or apathetic, you don't dare create one.

2) If you ever need a working example of successful anarchy, cite the Internet. Anybody can have a media station at almost no cost of entry:

  • Price of domain name registration which is, what, $10/year @ Netnation.com.
  • Price of ISP connection to internet from home. Varies, but often is cheaper than cable. Or you can go to a library and use it for free.
  • Price of software? From free (opensource) to whatever. I.e. Content Managment Systems, Blogging and Forum software. Whatever you need. Free.
  • Price of computer? From free to really, really expensive.

Being able to reach millions of people to discuss ideas, post Youtube videos that expose truth, change minds, win hearts, rally and organize without mainstream media suppression for next to nothing?

Priceless.
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And it's funny, the businesses don't flat out fail or need government to tell them how to design their web pages, how they can or cannot advertise, etc. How is it possible? :rolleyes:
 
malkusm said:
And it's funny, the businesses don't flat out fail or need government to tell them how to design their web pages, how they can or cannot advertise, etc. How is it possible? :rolleyes:
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What's even funnier...or not...is now that the Internet is really, really, really successful, it must now be regulated. :rolleyes:

Mussolini was once said something along the lines of "Now that our civilization has advanced so far, it is ready for socialism." Anyone laugh? It was precisely due to the absence of socialism that allowed it to advance that far...
 
Hangly Man said:
If Keynesian economics isn't discredited by now I'd like to know why.
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Oh.. it has been.. much like socialism though; 'government ownership and operation of the means of production' the bastard still hangs around, even after the fall of the Berlin Wall... and the collapse of the Soviet Union (97% public owner property, 3% privately owned) - the state needs Keynesian economics.. and all its fallacies. :mad:

What reallly pisses me off when Klein says they "were just kicked when they were down..." *angry facepalm*

gilliganscorner said:
1) If people are naturally good, you don't need government. If people are bad or apathetic, you don't dare create one.
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Ahh yes, thanks - that's a good one. :D

gilliganscorner said:
Mussolini was once said something along the lines of "Now that our civilization has advanced so far, it is ready for socialism." Anyone laugh? It was precisely due to the absence of socialism that allowed it to advance that far...
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Makes me want to cry... :(
 
Ok, wait a second... The tutor from your economics class said "Ahh ok. I never did too well in my economic classes.."

I've got to be missing something here.
 
LittleLightShining said:
Ok, wait a second... The tutor from your economics class said "Ahh ok. I never did too well in my economic classes.."

I've got to be missing something here.
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Haha I probably wasn't clear enough.. I started talking about my Government Business Relations class... that tutor said that. :)

He worked in government for several years apparently... not to sure to what extent, I think it was in the bureaucracy... Obviously he has no qualms working for the state... :(
 
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LOL

Last time I used this, was when I heard that Jesse Benton was marrying Valori.
 
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"Is the best single economic indicator, Real GDP?" "Why, or why not?"

Something I was asked in my eco class. (text book q)

So thought's? :)
 
I'm actually wondering though... what is the single best economic indicator? :confused:

:D
 
Government Business Relations...

Required Viewings and Readings:
1. YouTube - NoLogo Book Trailer (No Logo by Naomi Klein)
2. Excerpt from No Logo, available at: No Logo by Naomi Klein (part I) | Books | guardian.co.uk
3. YouTube - The Road to Serfdom (A still version of this booklet is available at: The Illustrated Road to Serfdom)

The Illustrated Road to Serfdom is located at Mises.org... :eek: Hope people check the rest out.

Tutorial discussion question:
Does government have any business telling business what to do (for example, trying to set limits on the power and practices of big corporations in line with Klein’s ‘No Logo’ argument)? Or is Hayek right that government interference in economic life leads to ‘serfdom’ or totalitarian rule?

What say you? :)
 
Any chance I could get some help? :)

For a tute...

How have corporations become so powerful?

But more importantly; I have narrowed down to what I want to do my assignment on. It's a policy submission; about Legal Age limit.... OR I can do an assignment about Government and Business below... same word limit (REAL small - first year subject)... so it's frustratingly 1500 words.. (So.... no point mentioning praxeology etc etc.. ahaha :confused:)

1. The Legal Drinking Age

There has been recent extensive discussion about the apparent rise in binge drinking among young people. Some members of the community have suggested raising the age at which alcohol can legally be consumed from 18 to 21 years of age. The Federal Government is considering implementing legislation to change the law in line with this suggestion. Prepare a submission either supporting or opposing the idea. Think about the impact of any regulations on business and society.
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So.... :D
1. Does government enable or constrain business?
or
2. Should government stay out of business?

In terms of the structure of the essay, it is very important that you have a clear introduction that sets out what argument you are making and how you intend to make it. The body will consist of arguments and evidence in support of your position, while the conclusion restates the arguments and offers some observations based on your research.
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What arguments should I / could I use for the essays and legal age limits?

Wondering what books / segments would be best to answer in 1500-2000 words... why government should not intervene in business...

And wondering what I should limit the sections covered too... :eek:

Helpz me :( thanks
 
Conza88 said:
I was double hand face palming the entire way through the lecture,.. especially the parts on Inflation.. I think he might have noticed.. Hhaha :D

Anyway, my tutors are either going to love me or hate me.. ;) Sucks to be them... :p Would you like some guy pointing out everything you've learnt and paid $$$$ for to get a masters / phd has been a lie? :D

Comments / advice / own stories? :D
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Give 'em hell.
 
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