How the dismal science applies to your life.

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• How the Bailout Auction Should Work How much should the Treasury pay for distressed assets that nobody else wants? A Bils-Kremer auction could set a fair price.
  Steven E. Landsburg Oct. 13, 2008
  
• The Eligible-Bachelor Paradox How economics and game theory explain the shortage of available, appealing men.
  Mark Gimein April 9, 2008
  
• The Case for Foreclosures One family's sorrow is another's joy.
  Steven E. Landsburg March 3, 2008
  
• Huckabee's Tax Plan Is Brilliant So why is it getting trashed?
  Steven E. Landsburg Jan. 10, 2008