Monthly Archives: January 2007

Amazing VW Factory

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Rex Ringschott

Take a gander at this series of photos showing the VW Phaeton Factory in Dresden. Then consider for a moment why Germany is the worldâs numberone exporting nation, and weâre just digging up coal to flog to China. (Via Jwalk)

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Global Warming: Some Technical Solutions

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Jacques Chester

A post on Catallaxy reminds me that some people are proposing technological solutions which do not involve modifying energy use or production. The post over at Catallaxy talks in particular about putting a giant mirror in space. This is a … Continue reading →

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The Big Move: Parts II and III

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Jacques Chester

I anticipate that the next two steps of moving Club Troppo to its new home will take place today. I’ve copied the files and database as of about 10 minutes ago to the new site, and in a few moments … Continue reading →

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Work Choices, Welfare to Work and Christian values

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Fred Argy

In a letter to the Australian published today I raise two distrinct issues – both controversial. The first is whether Work Choices and Welfare to Work offers the ONLY way of boosting labour force participation or whether, as I believe, … Continue reading →

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Krugman on Friedman (the serious one – Milton not Thomas)

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Nicholas Gruen

As usual a vintage performance from Krugman on Milton Friedman. Appreciative, critical, fair and informative. Enjoy.

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Poor Little Big Country: On the importance of a country choosing its economic priorities wisely (Part One).

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Nicholas Gruen

One of the themes of what passes for my ‘professional life’ in economics has been this. We’re a small country and it’s a big world. Now that might not be news to you â it’s certainly wouldn’t appear to be … Continue reading →

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The Big Move: Part I

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Jacques Chester

Hello everyone; The Big Move is underway. The first step is backing up the site and upgrading to WordPress 2.1, which is currently underway. Part II will involve pointing the domain name to the new host, then Part III will … Continue reading →

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