Here’s an obituary by the ever excellent Jane O’Grady.
October 30, 2012
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Here is a skeptical take on the insights supposedly offered by the rise of behavioral economics as represented by Daniel Kahneman and others. Since I’m in the process of reviewing Kahneman it will be interesting to see if Levine’s take on behavioral economics jibes with my take on Kahneman in particular and behavioral economics in general – I have a strong sense that is unlikely to be the case.
July 29, 2012
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In anticipation of the publication date (October) Penn State University Press are offering a 20% discount off the cover price of A Companion to Michael Oakeshott – download form here.

July 23, 2012
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A discussion on the BBC World Service (H/T to David Livingston Smith).
June 24, 2012
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At last PSUP have published the contents.
June 10, 2012
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From The Guardian - here as well.
June 5, 2012
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This essay is well worth a read. H/T to Brian Glenney for bringing it to my attention (I hang my head in shame for not having read it before).
May 29, 2012
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May 17, 2012
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