William Freedman2019Sue me for not making my 2019 predictions until after the start of the year. Proscribed by my ethnicity from ever running on time, I just…Jan 2, 2019Jan 2, 2019
William FreedmanMinority retort: America learns a new lesson about consensusIf you’re in New York or expect to visit, I recommend a visit to the Rubin Museum, a hall dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan…Nov 19, 2018Nov 19, 2018
William FreedmanThe non-fiat money that stopped Hitler (almost)Your Humble Correspondent has often opined that bitcoin was conceived as a utility token and became a cryptocurrency largely by accident.Sep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2018
William FreedmanBitcoin has become boring. (Polite golf clap)“Anyone around here know what ‘bitcoin’ is? It was worth six cents three years ago and suddenly people are paying over a hundred bucks for…Aug 21, 2018Aug 21, 2018
William FreedmanRemember what tokens are for?Your Humble Correspondent: Why yes, I’m a big believer in the future of cryptocurrency.Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
William FreedmanOne person, ax²+bx+c votesSo this happened for the second time in about a month. I’m just about done with an economist’s book intended for general readers (I know, I…May 27, 2018May 27, 2018
William FreedmanSwiss cheese: Confederation’s monetary vision is riddled with holesSwitzerland isn’t so much a country as a polite yet strenuous disagreement that started so long ago nobody remembers what it’s about, and…May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
William FreedmanHate to burst your bubble, Dr. Thaler …Did you see Paul Solman’s piece on the PBS Newshour? I’m usually a big fan of Solman, as long as it’s understood he’s a popularizer of…Apr 27, 2018Apr 27, 2018
William FreedmanOne Block, One Road?I’m sure you’ve noticed that China has been quite active lately asserting its case for economic leadership in the world. Or, one should…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
William FreedmanTokenomics’ biggest week everYour Humble Correspondent wanted to write something about the groundbreaking work of Carlotta Perez, the Venezuelan economist whose…Mar 22, 2018Mar 22, 2018
