John Kenneth Galbraith (1908–2006) quote from Economics: The User’s Guide by Ha-Joon Chang.

Finally the principles of econ text I need! Special thanks to Stefanie Cole (UMKC grad student and URPE member)

Start reading this book for free: http://amzn.to/1ObGYRB

Wonderful inaugural program of the Union for Radical Political Economics at the Southern Economic Association. Thanks to all involved and especially Scott Carter.

Southern Economic Association in New Orleans

Posted: 2015/11/21 by Punkonomics (@dearbalak) in Links/Articles/Video

Not just a usual econ conference but an invasion! an occupation!
Here with the Union of Radical Political Economics in order to foster dialogue between left- and right- wing heterodox economists.

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Zero Hedge: The US Spends $35 Billion In Global Economic Aid (But Where Does All This Money Really Go?) http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwpYfrrig

Must-read context on Syria, ISIS, and all involved.

Posted: 2015/11/14 by Punkonomics (@dearbalak) in Links/Articles/Video

Syria at a Crossroads | Consortiumnews
By Nicholas “Sandy” Davies (regular guest on Punkonomics and one of the best independent writers on foreign affairs).

https://consortiumnews.com/2015/11/01/syria-at-a-crossroads/