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Economics & Society


Protest as Suffering (Not Just Civil Disobedience)
It is tempting to conclude civil protest is merely civil disobedience. But it is also an expression of suffering.
Todd Mei
Jun 3, 20204 min read


Making a Habit of Respecting Workers
Can we keep alive our newfound respect for the workers keeping things open and running during the pandemic?
Todd Mei
May 14, 20205 min read


COVID-19: The Diet Effect, the Misery of Company, and Other Tales from the Misanthropic Side
The Diet Effect is a sense of complacency after initial success. Pandemic precautions can suffer from this and create further problems.
Todd Mei
May 2, 20206 min read


Fairer Housing Access
The pandemic has brought many of us to question the status quo. We're spending more time at home, and we need to rethink issues about access
Todd Mei
Apr 25, 20203 min read


Is Labor Really a Business Cost?
It seems like paying for labor is a cost of business. But a simple thought experiment shows otherwise.
Todd Mei
Apr 23, 20204 min read


Does the Collection of Rents Contribute to the Economy?
Rents do not contribute to the growth of the economy. It takes a simple thought experiment to see why.
Todd Mei
Apr 14, 20204 min read


COVID-19: Who’s Afraid to Exercise Outdoors?
In lockdown conditions where non-essential activity is prohibited, it may be confusing to know if exercise is permissible. Here's a guide.
Todd Mei
Apr 6, 20205 min read


The Housing Market Is Looking Worryingly Like a Pyramid Sales Scam
Don't be fooled! The housing market is not a ladder to be climbed! It's a pyramid that can only collapse a key moments.
Todd Mei
Apr 4, 20201 min read


Why the Collection of Commercial Rents Should Be Suspended During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The collection of rents during a pandemic is parasitic upon the economy. Why? There's no production to meet the demands of rent.
Todd Mei
Apr 4, 20204 min read
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