Joshua R. H. ParsonsHow the Toothbrush Mirrors Societal Progress: An Oral HistoryJust as simple technologies have been abandoned for more beneficial advancements, so should we jettison institutions, laws, philosophies…Jul 25, 2019Jul 25, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsA Progressive’s Take on Ron Chernow’s GrantIndividuals don’t make history but there are the “best of us” people, like Grant, who withstand the crushing pressures of their times.Jul 25, 2019Jul 25, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsPopulism Trumps Policy: The Veering Politics of Bernie SandersBernie Sanders traffics in populist rhetoric, making muddled thinking about good intentions more important than sound policy.Apr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsWhat the Covered Bridge Reveals About Our Struggle Against NatureAll important technologies must be granted the option of becoming passé. In fact, the goal behind any technology should be for it to serve…Apr 20, 2019Apr 20, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsOvercoming Childhood Trauma and Other Heroic Lessons from The Dark KnightNot only is the Dark Knight Trilogy a cinematic masterpiece, but it’s also a plat du jour of insight into the consequences of empathy and…Apr 20, 2019Apr 20, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsThe “Sin” of Randomized Control Trials: An Econometric Critique of “The Miracle of Microfinance?”None of the sciences, including economics, stand immune to the fashionable and the trendy, and likewise we must suffer retro-fashions from…Apr 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsThe SBUX: Bold Bulls, Big BUX [Senior Capstone]This senior capstone/report was submitted on April 25th, 2012. Sections “Sector and Industry” and “Firm” were co-authored with Gretchen…Mar 27, 2019Mar 27, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsDid Introduction of Medicare Induce Increased Pharmaceutical Innovation? [Research Proposal]IntroductionMar 6, 2019Mar 6, 2019
Joshua R. H. ParsonsThe FCC to Redefine #ThrowbackThursdayThis essay was published originally by The Daily Caller on February 25th, 2015, and may be read here.Nov 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017
Joshua R. H. ParsonsComedy, Competition, and Investment: Everything is Amazing and Broadband is TooThis essay was published on July 27th, 2014.Nov 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017