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Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. The Naked Economist

Charles Wheelan, Ph.D.

Professor Charles Wheelan, author of the groundbreaking book "Naked Economics," undresses the issues of the day, stripping away politics and jargon with dry wit to explain how economics affects the big headlines -- and our everyday lives. "The Naked Economist" appears monthly exclusively on Yahoo! Finance. View Charles's Bio

The Case for an Energy Tax
2009-12-15 10:42:14
If you're not persuaded by the evidence on climate change, a carbon tax is still a better option than the alternatives. ...Read full article
How to Improve American Education
2009-11-03 11:04:58
The current system discourages motivated, productive, energetic people from entering the profession in the first place. ...Read full article
G-20 Can't Solve Wall Street's Pay Problems
2009-10-02 17:28:29
The compensation system is broken, but it will have to be fixed by the firms themselves. ...Read full article
Why Health Care Is Different
2009-09-04 13:46:35
Unlike with other basic needs, the costs of medical care are just too unpredictable. ...Read full article
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