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In Hume’s spirit, I will attempt to serve as an ambassador from my world of economics, and help in “finding topics of conversation fit for the entertainment of rational creatures.” In Hume’s spirit, I will attempt to serve as an ambassador from my world of economics, and help in “finding topics of conversation fit for the entertainment of rational creatures.” In Hume’s spirit, I will attempt to serve as an ambassador from my world of economics, and help in “finding topics of conversation fit for the entertainment of rational creatures.” A blog about economics, economic research, and writing

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Conversable Economist - In Hume’s spirit, I will attempt to serve as an ambassador from my world of economics, and help in “finding topics of conversation fit for the entertainment of rational creatures.” · Sep 15, 2026

OCEAN AND MARINE SCIENCE

The Dominance of Aquaculture over Capture Fishing

Aquaculture refers to farming the water: that is, growing fish or shrimp or other aquatic animals in a controlled space, rather than capturing them in open water. I’ve tended to think of aquaculture as an interesting sideline to standard capture-style fishing, but apparently that view is so 1995. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) … Continue reading The Dominance of Aquaculture over Capture Fishing The post The Dominance of Aquaculture over Capture Fishing first appeared on Conversable Economist.

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INTERNET CULTURE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

A Supply-Side Story: The Rising Price of Candy

The price of candy has risen considerably, and when a price goes up, there are always two school of thought. One argument is that greed and “big candy” has jacked up the price in pursuit of higher profits. The challenge for this explanation is to explain why big greedy companied had not already raised prices … Continue reading A Supply-Side Story: The Rising Price of Candy The post A Supply-Side Story: The Rising Price of Candy first appeared on Conversable Economist.

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EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE

The Not-so-Fluid, Low-Hire, Low-Fire Economy

The US unemployment rate was 4.2% in June, which is low by historical levels. Nonetheless, lot of workers, and perhaps expecially young workers right out of college, are experiencing the US economy as a situation where it’s hard to get a job. For example, in the “The Job Market for Recent College Graduates,” I reviewed … Continue reading The Not-so-Fluid, Low-Hire, Low-Fire Economy The post The Not-so-Fluid, Low-Hire, Low-Fire Economy first appeared on Conversable Economist.

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EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE

Major Stereotypes

Lots of students come to college looking for what I sometimes call a “golden ticket” major–that is, choosing a major that will assure future prosperity and status. Lots of first-year students show up declaring that their career path is to become a doctor, but a certain percentage of them make other plans after getting their … Continue reading Major Stereotypes The post Major Stereotypes first appeared on Conversable Economist.

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HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Interview with Joel Mokyr: Big Topics in Long-Run Growth

Tyler Cowen serves as interlocutor in “Joel Mokyr on Clans, Corporations, and a Culture of Growth” (Conversations with Tyler, July 8, 2026). Mokyr (Nobel, ’25) has a genius for looking at broad trends, and then sorting out kinds of explanations are most plausible. Here are a few points that caught my eye. Mokyr has a … Continue reading Interview with Joel Mokyr: Big Topics in Long-Run Growth The post Interview with Joel Mokyr: Big Topics in Long-Run Growth first appeared on Conversable Economist.

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