in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 11/09/2026When you say that only when discussing minorities, then yes that is racist. 101
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I’m saddened by this news. Hervé is a top scholar and I don’t understand Elsevier’s actions here. 010
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialRetraction Watch @retractionwatch.com · 24/08/2026Six editors and nearly 60 advisory editors of Games and Economic Behavior resigned after Elsevier, the journal’s publisher, decided not to renew the editor-in-chief’s contract.retractionwatch.comEditors of economics journal resign after Elsevier doesn’t renew EIC’s contractSix editors and nearly 60 advisory editors of Games and Economic Behavior resigned after the journal’s publisher decided not to renew the editor-in-chief’s contract. In late July, Elsevier to… 03718
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 12/08/2026@idislikestephen.bsky.social Dear Idiot (laudatory): Really surprised no one mentioned “Torn” from Natalie Imbruglia (originally by Ednaswap) in your most recent All songs Considered episode on cover songs. Nevertheless, great episode. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Yet another headline that I’m convinced was written using Madlibs. 100
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 28/07/2026This belief was refuted 250 years ago in The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, whose thesis was that prosperity comes to a nation through specialization and trade, not tariffs and protectionism. 011
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I had parenting theories I was very confident about for 4 kids. And then my 5th kid threw a bunch of those theories out the window. He’s on the spectrum, and those theories mainly had to do with the need to be consistent to the point of stubbornness. Learned that some kids need flexibility. 040
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 27/07/2026By the way, I would absolutely take the coin flip. I think my certainty equivalent for the 50/50 gamble is in the $300k-350k range. But that is just me. 020
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 25/07/20261/ The discussions surrounding choice under uncertainty has been both exciting and frustrating for me, a specialist in decision theory. 2199
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 25/07/2026PhD economist here. I agree that the large percentage of people choosing the sure thing was surprising. I disagree that there is “absolutely a right answer”. Given typical levels of risk aversion, I would expect people in the bottom quartile of the wealth distribution to choose the sure thing. 3132
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Finally! A Bluesky argument that is relevant to my expertise! 142
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Open borders and brisket?! Don’t threaten me with a good time. 020
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialScott Lincicome @scottlincicome.bsky.social · 18/06/2026New rule: Every wonky argument "rethinking free trade" - and defending Trump 2.0 trade policy - due to alleged "national security" concerns must conclude with-- "So, that's why we tariffed bananas and Canadian aluminum" www.imf.org/en/publicati... 3228
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialKen Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Some of you are going to want a Mormon take on this but it’s just the Let Them Fight meme. 502698254
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialemptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Mike Lee started this tirade, then John Curtis (the other Senator from UT) joined in. This strikes me as very smart politics, and a way to unpack the rest of the stupid list. 2239697
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Trump be likemedia.tenor.comtwo men are standing next to each other in a bathroom .ALT: two men are standing next to each other in a bathroom . 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Yes but what is the average price? 000
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialJoshua Goodman @joshua-goodman.com · 30/03/2026🚨New working paper alert! 🚨 The US spends huge $ on special education services for students with disabilities. Is that spending effective? Today we released a working paper suggesting it is. "Special Education Substantially Improves Learning: Evidence from Three States" Let me explain... 522291
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Another one to file under “Headlines I’m convinced were written by Madlibs” 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 03/03/2026“We’re not at war” evolved into “We’ve been at war for 47 years” very quickly. 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Also, they’ll say “Why don’t you support our sons?!” in response to any criticism of Trump. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 25/02/2026But inflation was going down. I don’t think that is the kind of stabilization we wanted! 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 16/02/2026People selling their plasma is good actually. (UBI may be good for other reasons, but not to reduce the amount of blood plasma sold.) 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Selection bias: examples 1 and 2. 000
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialSMBC Comics @smbccomics.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Accidentally drew Ricardo like an aging Superman. Will substantiate with backstory later. COMIC ◆ www.smbc-comics.com/comic/compar... PATREON ◆ www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersm... STORE ◆ smbc-store.myshopify.com 411613
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialZach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 11/12/2025I never know how to react to the latest news, so let me just say one more time: immigration is good. It helps immigrants and it helps native-born people. It makes the world richer, culturally and financially. 540556
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 10/12/2025I believe my pencil and doll expenditures this year is exactly zero. No wait, I bought a Pentel P205. (The best pencil.) So $4.50 in pencil and doll expenditures this year. 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 02/12/2025How about we let the subject specialists (i.e., the course instructors) choose what content is taught? 110
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 17/11/2025When I was a professor, I was happy to give any accommodation that the accommodation office gave a student. And for people worried about the “real world”, actually federal law also requires employers to make accommodations for people with disabilities. 010
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialin-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 14/11/2025It’s just morally reprehensible to say an immigrant “took” a house from a citizen, when what they actually did was bought it (or rented it) with their own money that they earned by producing something of value. 001
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Look, I highly value math skills, but I teach my kids pretty much the opposite thing. Social emotional skills are vastly more important to live a fulfilling life than math skills. 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Even if this were true, it’s still illegal to just blow up drug traffickers. We have to prove it in a court of law. 010
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialEric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Special education isn't a "nice thing to have." It isn't "charity" or doing something to make us feel better. It is a right. The right to a Free Appropriate Public Education is codified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, signed by a Republican president. 322352852
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 30/09/2025This last minute meeting of the military’s top leaders from around the world really could have been an email. 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Looks like Republicans are in favor of public housing now. 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 03/08/2025This is 1984 Ministry of Truth garbage. 010
Reposted by @in-consistent.bsky.socialZach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 01/08/2025If anything good comes from the sadistic attacks by ICE now, I hope it's that people actually look up a candidate's immigration policy and vote based on it. You don't need to be an open borders weirdo like me to care. 212311
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Sounds like the signal was sent that the fed chairmanship could be theirs if they just voted correctly. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 30/07/2025@radiofreetom.bsky.social I know this is a typo because there is no way Hegseth would impose a lager ban. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Yeah who was going to use the munitions after it sunk? 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Sleepovers on the regular. Sometimes with kids my parents didn’t really know. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 08/07/2025I mean, this is literally Costco’s business plan. Everything there is bought in bulk. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 17/06/2025What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders? Outcomes like the one quoted here can very well be optimal. In fact, the optimal level of security does not perfectly guard against harm. 020
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 06/06/2025@kairyssdal.bsky.social @marketplace.org I’ve been enjoying your series on Utah County. As an economist and former resident, I appreciate the respect and curiosity you’ve brought to this area of the country. 100
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Unassuming dad is totally my vibe. 010
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 20/05/2025This is the behavioral manifestation of cognitive dissonance. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 20/05/2025This sentence was built with MadLibs and you can’t convince me otherwise. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Wait. I thought China was going to pay for the tariffs. 000
in-consistent.bsky.social @in-consistent.bsky.social · 11/05/2025How to avoid the emoluments clause in one simple trick. 000
