Harvard Tops US News College Rankings
Harvard has overtaken Princeton to retake the top spot in the US News college rankings.
It’s Money That Matters
While political junkies dissect every vote and utterance, most Americans vote based on their gut sense of how the economy is doing.
Kagan Set To Be Least Popular Supreme Court Nominee To Be Confirmed
Elena Kagan may be smiling because her confirmation is assured, but she doesn’t have as much public support as previous nominees.
Ruling Class Elites
A bizarre rant in American Spectator contains some interesting thoughts about the nature of America’s political elite.
Economics of Spongeworthiness: An Option Value Problem
A Princeton economist has devised a formula for a classic sitcom paradox.
Obama Gets Failing Grade On Oil Spill Response
President Obama continues to suffer politically as a result of the oil spill crisis.
Meritocracy’s Limits
America may be the land of opportunity but it helps to have a head start in the rat race.
