Joshua Kavner’s Blog

Some questions I’ve thought about while working in industry the past two-to-three years, after earning my PhD.

A short excerpt on the value of volunteering time versus donating money when choosing your tzedakah or tithe.

Beginning my repository of Python, Git, and VSC tips and tricks here.

Contents: Repository for Economic Data Links to Relevant Websites for Economics and Finance Recommended Reading Assorted blog posts Repository for Economic Data MarketWatch economic reporting calendar [Link] MacroMicro.me charts (e.g.

A list of Resources for PhD Students.

A list of open research questions.

My favorite motto is: Become the person you would otherwise be envious of.

There are five different conceptual levels in computational social choice: Interpersonal Comparisons of Utility: One of the fundamental problems in economics is how to evaluate trade-offs across individuals.

A list of random websites I find interesting or useful.

Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. — Kant, 1785 In layman’s terms, Kant’s Categorical Imperative states that a moral priciple is justified only if everyone could abide by those max…