Sh’vuot- the Feast of Weeks.

May 30, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 2 Comments

48, 49, 50!

We’ve been counting our days since the Pesach (Passover) Seder. 50 days after we were freed from Egypt (Mitzrayim- a place of narrow straits), we were waiting by Mount Sinai (sorry- NOT in the “Sinai Peninsula”, more likely in Saudi Arabia, near an active volcano), to receive the 10 Commandments. Where the words were seen- yes, seen. I admit, until I saw the effects of a rocket plant explosion in Henderson, Nevada, I had no idea you really could see “sound”. Not surprising that those in attendance were totally awed…

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It’s not just a day off.

May 29, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 4 Comments

If you live in the States, the odds are you have no clue that today is “Decoration Day”. Then, it was always the 30th of May. Not the “If it’s Monday, we need a holiday” version we are celebrating today (the 29th of May).

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Economy, Medicine

Standard Vocabulary?

May 26, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 10 Comments

You know those claims about tax loopholes? OK. They aren’t claims, they are basically true. The problem is that one person’s loophole is another’s tax preference. After all, those who rent their homes don’t get any assistance, but those who borrow $ 999,999 to pay off their home in 30 years- they get to deduct their mortgages. And, we know that those who rent are generally of lower income than those who have these high mortgages.

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Business Management, Economy, Technology

Faster? Better?

May 25, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 1 Comment

Productivity. We keep hearing that productivity is down- again. And, why do we care? Because productivity has been the prime driver of economic growth for decades.

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Business Management, Economy

Minimum Wage Pressure

May 24, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 1 Comment

This is a fun study. First, let’s talk about the two folks who performed this research. A husband and wife. Who like to visit restaurants. And, wanted to know whether a change in the minimum wage really does cause restaurants to close.

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Who are these strangers?

May 23, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 8 Comments

While I was publicizing my blog on Facebook yesterday, I was dumbstruck when I saw a note appear. Very short- very unsweet. “it was a pleasure knowing you u were a true inspiration to us all rip Elliot Richard Dorfman you will be missed“.

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Wage deflation

May 22, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 4 Comments

On Friday, I wrote about the income inequality problem. Well, that discussion really has been one of the recurring themes of my blog- because the problem is so widespread. (I even have published a monograph on the subject.)

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Economy

The Hard Road We Hoe?

May 19, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 8 Comments

I know, you think I bring this up too often. That economic inequality is going to destroy our nation.

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Brain

The same- but different?

May 18, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 4 Comments

I received a note from the author of the study, Luisa Livingstone, who provided more information and corrections- not the least of which is that she has not yet been awarded a PhD. This reflects her additional information.

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Brain

Are you paying attention?

May 17, 2017 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 2 Comments

Hmm.

I just read an article that is not satisfying. Not because it is wrong (although…), but because of the findings it discussed.

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