Monthly Archives: July 2009

Digital Book Economics

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Basab Pradhan

I got a Kindle recently and have so far enjoyed it. In almost every respect it beats the experience of reading the dead tree version. It is light and portable. I read non-fiction more than fiction and I hate lugging … Continue reading →

Posted in Information Products, Technology | 5 Comments

Funny Chart

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Basab Pradhan

Andrew Biggs compares spending on veterinary services and healthcare spending in the US. The case he makes is that the issue with healthcare is not the rate of growth of spending but the absolute amount of spending. He presents this … Continue reading →

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The Broader Context of Swatting Flies

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Basab Pradhan

A couple of weeks back, President Obama swatted a fly in the White House. It did not go unnoticed in the media. Since this blog is about global trends, it would be remiss if I didn’t cover this important event … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Random Stuff | 3 Comments