Fergus Hodgson, Director of Econ Americas

Ignoring or downplaying cryptocurrency critics will not make them go away.

Ignoring or downplaying cryptocurrency roadblocks will not make them go away. (Zach Copley)

June 22, 2020

Five Ways Cryptocurrency Critics Are Right

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Cryptocurrency skeptics can help us understand what roadblocks remain, even if listening to them does not tickle our fancy.

Fergus Hodgson

Emanuel Derman, author of My Life as a Quant and Columbia University professor. (Institute of Physics)

May 20, 2020

What Intellectuals Resent about Laissez Faire

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For those wishing to understand why intellectuals—including economists—often bear animus towards laissez-faire outcomes, Emanuel Derman is a case study.

Fergus Hodgson

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Charles Murray's cold demeanor has not stopped him becoming one of the most influential authors in the United States. (Gage Skidmore)

April 20, 2020

How the Divided States of America Came Apart

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The divergence of core behaviors and values is the core theme of “Coming Apart.” Murray makes no bones about politically incorrect and icky realities.

Fergus Hodgson

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Eliyahu Goldratt (1947–2011), author of The Goal. (Spearhead)

March 7, 2020

Four Timeless Lessons from ‘The Goal’

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Times have changed but operations fundamentals have not. New generations return to and learn from the same well that is “The Goal” by Eliyahu Goldratt.

Fergus Hodgson

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Peter Thiel has sought to harness the power of entrepreneurship for profound human advancement. (JD Lasica)

January 27, 2020

Peter Thiel’s Recipe for Entrepreneurship

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‘Zero to One’ Narrows Focus to Create, Add Value

Fergus Hodgson

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Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Statistics, has brought his insights to the world, seen here in Liberia. (@BridgeIntlAcads)

July 23, 2019

Why ‘Naked Statistics’ Succeeds Where Schools Fail

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Charles Wheelan’s Storytelling Reveals the Point of It All

Fergus Hodgson

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If students are too young and impressionable to take on loans, politicos shouldn’t promote state-sponsored loans. (Canva)

July 15, 2019

A Solution to Student-Loan Crisis: No More Risk-Free Loans

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Privatize All Programs to Immediately Stop The Bleeding

Fergus Hodgson

Daniel Lacalle, author of Life in the Financial Markets and chief economist for Tressis. (Daniel Lacalle)

July 3, 2019

Financial-Market Naysayers No Match for Daniel Lacalle

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Hedge-Fund Economist Confronts Myths, Offers Sage Advice for Next Generation

Fergus Hodgson

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The real-estate sector contend their own downturn is, in effect, everyone’s downturn. (Orygun)

June 30, 2019

Canadians Abandon Ownership Thanks to Mortgage Restrictions

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Fall in Housing Activity Is Fomenting Economic Hardship

Fergus Hodgson

Fines are one way to bend internet firms, along with broader interpretation and enforcement of hate-speech legislation. (stevepb)

June 18, 2019

Digital Charter Is Trojan Horse for Censorship

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Safety Protections Is Already Limiting Legitimate Discussions

Fergus Hodgson