Oxford goes to The Bookseller Retail Awards 2008
OUP UK’s Coleen Hatrick blogs from The Bookseller Retail Awards 2008.
A Lesson From the Crash of 2008
In this article, Zelinsky discusses the federal government’s promotion of common stock investments for 401(k) participants. He suggests that, in light of the Crash of 2008, that promotion constitutes misguided paternalism.
Congressman Rangel’s Tax Returns and the Ghost of Wilbur Mills
Zelinsky discusses the failure of House Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel to report on his federal income tax return Rangel’s rental income from his condominium in the Dominican Republic.
Kindle & Sony Reader Update
Evan revisits his ebook predictions.
Senators Obama and McCain confirm the malfunction of campaign finance reform
A look at the failure of campaign finance reform.
Launching Powers of Persuasion
Photos from the launch party of Powers of Persuasion: The Inside Story of British Advertising by Winston Fletcher
When British Advertising Led The World
Winstone Fletcher tells us about the time when Britain was leading the world in advertising
To Bailout, or Not
Ammon Shea ponders the word “bailout”.
Looks Like a Million To Me:
How I Realized that Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s E-Reader Were Exceeding Sales Estimates
Evan Schnittman makes a bold prediction about e-readers.
State-Administered Retirement Plans for the Private Sector: A Bad Idea
Zelinsky criticizes proposals for the states to administer private sector retirement savings plans.
Feel My Pain: The Federal Taxpayers’ Subsidy of Bill Clinton
Edward A. Zelinsky looks at the Clinton’s tax returns.
Don’t Know Much About Washington (or history and economics for that matter)
Mark McNeilly criticizes civic knowledge of American citizens.
Making Money Marketing
Evan Schnittman tells us a tale of past marketing success that may help publishing move forward.
LaRue and 401(k): What’s The Fuss About?
Zelinsky discuses the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc.
Derek Jeter and New York State Income Tax
Zelinksy questions why Derek Jeter’s New York tax settlement has not been made public.
Going Broke: Podcast
A podcast with Stuart Vyse author of Going Broke: Why Americans Can’t Hold On To Their Money.