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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks agoAuthor Richard Vedder Discusses Why He Wants Colleges to Fail
It's a provocative title. But what I say is colleges need to step up their game, or they're going to fail, and the threat of failing may lead them to become more efficient, better serving the public needs.
Higher education
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month agoRolls-Royce's 1970s rescue offers a blueprint for British Steel's survival
The nationalization of Rolls-Royce in 1971 highlights the importance of government intervention to protect strategic industries.
Strategic foresight is crucial in nationalization efforts to prevent mass job losses and ensure industry stability.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months agoEchoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Croatia's government is implementing price controls reminiscent of Diocletian's failed inflation measures from 301 AD.
The effectiveness of Croatia's price cap on groceries and household essentials is uncertain, raising concerns about potential economic repercussions.
fromBitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
4 months agoDebt: Bitcoin Is Not A Return To Stateless Money, It Is the First
Graeber argues that the commonly held belief that money arose from barter is fundamentally flawed; instead, credit systems were established first, facilitated by governing authorities.
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