Inflation, Communication, and Noise

Israel continues its attacks on Gaza, killing at least nine people over the past 24 hours.  In Khan Younis, five people were killed and 17 injured when two missiles were fired at a police checkpoint. Israel claims its forces killed Hamas commander Sakr Abu Karim. Tel Aviv says Karim was involved in the October 7, […]

4 Million Children Have Been Signed Up For Trump Accounts: IRS Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, American taxpayers have signed up over 4 million children to the tax-advantaged Trump Accounts, and more than 1 million of those accounts have elected to receive the $1,000 pilot contribution from the government, the IRS said in a March 31 statement. “Contributions to Trump Accounts can be made starting July 4, 2026. All eligible children may receive deposits from parents, relatives, friends, employers, state governments, philanthropic organizations, and individuals, subject to an annual...

Like so many intellectuals, Hilary Putnam is a good philosopher but a poor judge of good economics. In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon dissects Putnam’s confusion between facts and values.