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Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. The Naked Economist

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

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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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