I totally agree re Walmart. I was only commenting on the generally accepted
version of the Microsoft anecdote.
Two comments on incentives. First, I don't think you can find a reputable
economist who would defend incentives as a long term strategy. What they are
potentially good for is building
Ed -
I do believe this version of the story as well... and agree on the
point you make... tax-incentives are less important (even
counter-productive?) compared to increased skill sets in the population.
It *does* however, fit into the pattern of preferential attachment and
compound intere
During a visit to ABQ to dedicate the microcomputer exhibit at the ABQ Museum
of Natural History and Science, Paul Allen denied the truth of the often told
anecdote of why Microsoft left ABQ. He told the special student question and
answer session we put together that at the time when he and Ga
Eric -
I appreciate your thoughtful analysis of the question... FRIAM is prone
to deep dives (relatively) into answers without necessarily looking
carefully at the questions.
Nick -
I also salute your engaging (participating) with Occupy. I'm supportive
of the movement but not particularl
Nick, Eric, Arlo
thanks for your kind replies. Your elaborate responses enlightened the topic
for me a bit. I have never been interested very much in politics or sports,
because I find it boring and because I am not good at it anyway.
If Newt Gingrich is better than Mitt Romney, if the San Fr
