Monthly Archives: January 2020

The gap between perception and aspiration and reality in green energy

Posted on January 29, 2020 by weblogbahamas

The hard reality is shown in the image to the left. As the smallest red measurement shows, there's a long way to go before solar and wind or other green energy can replace fossil fuels unless we as individuals want … Continue reading →

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Domestic Branch Banking

Posted on January 28, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Dear Sir, Writing as a retired banker with experience in both domestic branch banking in north London, England and international commercial banking in both the City of London and here in Nassau.  I am forced to voice my concerns with … Continue reading →

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How many light bulbs does it take to change the world?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by weblogbahamas

by Matt Ridley and Stephen Davies Institute of Economic Affairs > Publications > Policies > Energy and Environment Innovation is a very important source of economic growth. In pre-modern societies, institutions and practices worked against innovation. Innovation is the natural … Continue reading →

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5th Annual Joan Thompson Memorial Lecture with Per Bylund on The Seen, the Unseen, and the Unrealized: How Regulations Affect Our Everyday Lives

Posted on January 26, 2020 by weblogbahamas

The Nassau Institute & Templeton Religion Trust In Collaboration with the Banking Economics & Finance Department & The Economics Society of The University of The Bahamas presents: Professor Per Bylund on The Seen, the Unseen, and the Unrealized: How Regulations … Continue reading →

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Ludwig von Mises and the Real Meaning of Liberalism

Posted on January 25, 2020 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Ebeling Read the original article at FEE by clicking here… 'Liberalism' has become one of the most widely misused words in the American political lexicon. iberalism has become one of the most widely misused and abused words in … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Lecture: Dr. John Rodgers – The End of Exchange Controls. January 22, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by weblogbahamas

The Nassau Institute and Templeton Religion Trust In Collaboration with the Banking Economics & Finance Department & The Economics Society of The University of The Bahamas presents: Dr. John Rodgers, on The End of Exchange Controls Wednesday, January 22, 2020, … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Nicolae Ceausescu, “the Romanian Fuehrer”

Posted on January 19, 2020 by weblogbahamas

…we should remember that eternal vigilance truly is the price of liberty. by Doug Bandow Article orignally posted at FEE. Read it here… Traditionally, Christmas is a time of peaceful reflection and restful appreciation of the fast disappearing year. In … Continue reading →

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Out Of Frame

Posted on January 15, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Enjoy "video essays that explore the intersection of art, culture, and big ideas written & produced by FEE's Director of Media, Sean W. Malone." There are over 30 video programmes to choose from. See them all here… One of my … Continue reading →

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I hope this stu…ff is not contagious

Posted on January 14, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Dear Mr. Editor, It certainly would appear that moronic statements are not limited to the simple man or woman in the street witness comments very recently made by Leslie Miller and Rupert Roberts. I say again if these two gentlemen, … Continue reading →

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More on plastic bags

Posted on January 14, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Dear Mr. Editor, Apropos of my recent communication to you I would hate to call our leader of the Official Opposition a moron, but …. ! After his less than stellar pronouncements concerning the plastic bag ban on the television … Continue reading →

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