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Laughing and crying

Posted on April 12, 2011 by James Atkins

The high price of oil is beginning to effect [sic] demand for energy, according to the International Energy Agency (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13047854). Horraay!!!!! Good news finally!!!! But hold on!! Is it good news? The IEA says it is concerned about supply shortages. … Continue reading →

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A question of priorities

Posted on April 11, 2011 by James Atkins

The UK is funding emissions trading schemes in developing countries. According to Chris Huhne: “Carbon trading is one of the most cost effective ways for countries to reduce emissions so it’s vital that developing countries have the funds to introduce … Continue reading →

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Optimisation

Posted on April 8, 2011 by James Atkins

Economics can be said to be about optimization under conditions of scarcity. Optimization means achieving the best outcome. And “best” means “most good”. And “good” is a moral thing. So economics is built on a moral foundation. So the first … Continue reading →

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Giving emissions the chop

Posted on March 28, 2011 by James Atkins

China, Iran, North Korea, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Syria, Bangladesh, Somalia … Anything missing from this list of fun destinations? Silly me, the USA, it comes after Yemen and before Saudi Arabia. These are Amnesty International’s top choppers – the … Continue reading →

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Cause and effect – the inconvenient “oops”

Posted on March 27, 2011 by James Atkins

Climate deniers often believe that belief in climate change arises from an ideology similar to communism or socialism. On the lines of: Lefties will make up anything to grab control. They might be confusing cause and effect. Perhaps the only … Continue reading →

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