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Economics

"There's no such thing as a free lunch." - Milton Friendman

"There's no such thing as a free lunch." - Milton Friendman

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, our wise sage, Merchant Aristotle, proclaimed to all his eager pupils that there is no such thing as a free lunch
JJ 28 Sep 2025
Mix's Law: There is nothing more permanent than a temporary building. There is nothing more permanent than a temporary tax.

Mix's Law: There is nothing more permanent than a temporary building. There is nothing more permanent than a temporary tax.

In an era where change is often lauded as the only constant, Mix's Law serves as a poignant reminder of the paradoxical nature of human endeavors
JJ 01 Aug 2025
"If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning." - Aristotle Onassis

"If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning." - Aristotle Onassis

In a world where the influence and value of women are often understated, a profound statement from Aristotle Onassis serves as a poignant reminder of their fundamental role in society
JJ 21 Jul 2025
"Somehow I reached excess without ever noticing when I was passing through satisfaction." - Ashleigh Brilliant

"Somehow I reached excess without ever noticing when I was passing through satisfaction." - Ashleigh Brilliant

In an era defined by relentless consumption and the perpetual pursuit of more, philosopher Ashleigh Brilliant’s sage observation—"Somehow I reached excess without ever noticing when I was passing through satisfaction"—has never resonated more profoundly
JJ 10 Jun 2025
Horngren's Observation: Among economists, the real world is often a special case.

Horngren's Observation: Among economists, the real world is often a special case.

In a recent declaration, noted economist Charles Horngren has proposed a thought-provoking observation that is sparking discussion among his peers
JJ 10 Jun 2025
Things to think on.