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Economic Freedom and Economic Growth
Abstract: The Index of Economic Freedom, published annually by the Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, measures how institutional and policy factors—such as business freedom, trade freedom, property rights, and government size—relate to economic development. High economic freedom often correlates with higher income, stability, and peace, but the index has limits: some high-ranking economies grow slowly, while some low-ranking ones grow rapidly. Indicators can als
haosiqiu2017
Oct 233 min read


Stock Index Funds: The Best Choice for Individual Investors
Abstract: Stock index funds are a top choice for individual investors due to their simplicity, low cost, diversification, long-term growth potential, and transparency. They track a specific stock index, eliminating the need for stock picking while spreading risk across many companies and industries. Lower management fees and reduced trading costs boost long-term returns, while historical data shows stable performance over decades. However, success requires selecting indexes w
haosiqiu2017
Oct 232 min read


Major Opportunities Are Few
Abstract: Charlie Munger’s investment philosophy stresses recognising one’s limits, preparing thoroughly, and focusing on only a few...
haosiqiu2017
Aug 163 min read


Do Less Predicting, Do More Preparing
Abstract:The text emphasises preparing over predicting in the face of an uncertain future. Morgan Housel and Nassim Taleb advocate...
haosiqiu2017
Aug 162 min read


You simply cannot predict the future with precision
Abstract :The article emphasises the inherent unpredictability of the future, even when using cyclical theories or historical patterns to...
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Aug 164 min read


Let America’s Cities Become More Crowded to Ease the Housing Burden
Abstract: The article argues that America’s housing crisis stems from restrictive urban planning and a resistance to increased density....
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Apr 2310 min read


America Today Resembles a Childlike Society
Abstract: The article reviews Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, which calls for building a future of shared prosperity through...
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Apr 228 min read


Using Economics to Explain Why Elections Are Decided by the Median Voter
Abstract:The economic explanation of why elections are decided by centrists stems from the "Median Voter Theorem," which posits that in a...
haosiqiu2017
Apr 213 min read


Inflation and Unemployment
Abstract:The relationship between inflation and unemployment has long been debated in economics. The Phillips Curve, proposed by...
haosiqiu2017
Apr 214 min read


Understanding Inflation: Causes, Theories, and Responses
Abstract:Inflation, defined as the sustained rise in general price levels, is a key economic concept with profound implications. Measured...
haosiqiu2017
Jan 62 min read


The Origin of Money
Abstract:Money, at its core, addresses society's need for coordination and cooperation. Its utility lies in universal acceptance, as...
haosiqiu2017
Jan 53 min read


Title: The Unique Challenges and Multidimensional Exploration of Macroeconomics
Abstract:Macroeconomics, emerging in the 1930s with Keynesian theory, examines aggregate variables like total demand, supply, and...
haosiqiu2017
Jan 33 min read


Wealth growth requires a long-term perspective
Abstract:Stock market prices fluctuate rapidly, attracting many to short-term trading for quick wealth. However, most fail because...
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Jan 22 min read


The Market’s Natural Path to Environmental Protection: Lessons from Counterproductive Administrative Interventions
Abstract:Market solutions to environmental issues can often be more effective than administrative interventions. In the U.S., factories...
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Jan 1, 20253 min read


How the Poor Can Overcome Adversity: Strategies for Self-Reliance and Sharing Social Progress
Abstract: To escape poverty, individuals must enhance their capabilities through education and self-reliance while fully participating...
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Dec 31, 20242 min read


The Principle of "Quality over Quantity" in Children
Summary:In wealthier societies, the satisfaction from raising well-educated and well-developed children far surpasses the satisfaction of...
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Sep 7, 20243 min read


Understanding the Economic Logic of Scarcity, Shortage, and Surplus
Summary:Whether it's shortage or surplus, both are linked to imbalances in price mechanisms. When prices cannot freely adjust, the market...
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Sep 7, 20243 min read


How long does it take for people to react to new stock market information?
Summary:Stock market reactions to new information occur within milliseconds. In a 2013 case, Chicago's market reacted faster than New...
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Sep 7, 20242 min read


Why Are Stock Price Fluctuations Random?
Summary:while stock price movements involve a rational response to new information, the arrival of that information is inherently random,...
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Sep 7, 20242 min read


Balancing Modernization and Environment: Environmental Reflections from Horse Manure to Car Exhaust
Summary:This article explores the balance between modernization and environmental protection, emphasizing how historical perspectives can...
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Aug 1, 20243 min read
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