NY Times: What nail polish teaches us about the economy
My column on unusual economic indicators.
NY Times: The Wild West of Finance
A column about banking regulation and the surprising stability of some of the sketchier corners of finance.
NY Times: Europe’s Financial Crisis, in Plain English
This clear explanation of what’s going on in Europe was almost entirely written by Caitlin Kenney, Jacob Goldstein, and Dan Kedmey, my colleagues (and friends) at Planet Money who were very kindly helping me while I was distracted by other things.
Make sure to check out the awesome map.
NY Times: Could Every Day Be Black Friday?
A mild celebration of mild inflation in my latest NY Times column.
Distracted by a new baby
I haven’t updated my site recently because Jen and I have been getting to know our new son, Asher, born Monday, November 21, 2011, at 8:09 pm.
More photos than anybody (other than us and our parents) could possible want to see are here:
NY Times Magazine: Could Every Day Be Black Friday?
Could every day be like Black Friday? Sure. Just add a little inflation.
NY Times Magazine: It’s Not Just About The Millionaires
My Second column looks at the sad, grim truth about taxes.
NY Times Magazine: Can Anyone Really Create Jobs?
My first NY Times Magazine column on what politicians say and what they can actually do about the jobs crisis.
Frontline: An Optimist in Haiti
Watch An Optimist in Haiti on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE.
Wired: Smart Jobs Atlas
Read the big atlas of smart jobs in the US on Wired Magazine’s site. Make sure to read all the pages. Or watch me present the findings at the Wired Business Conference.