The Seditionists: Who are these guys? (Roy Rodgers)

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Who are these guys? (Roy Rodgers)

This years nobel in economics went to Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson. If your wondering who these guys are then you may find the following links helpful.

CATO ... defending their apparent liberal bents.

The Harvard Crimson ... seems Harvard are skirty that Oliver Hart didn't get it.

Vernon Smith on Ostrom ... good background on Ostrom

George Mason ... also has a number of Ostrom links

John Nye (Forbes) ... good background on both winners

Marginal Revolution on Williamson ... background on Williamson's major contribution

Its interesting to note that they both appear to be fairly free market based economists ... which makes you wonder how they got nobels in the current climate.

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Roy Rodgers
Roy is a Virgo and a professional economist. He has worked for government at both the state and commonwealth levels (including time in a microeconomic think tank). His primary fields of interest are economic regulation (especially as it applies to infrastructure industries) and public choice theory. Economic influences include Friedman, Hayek, Buchanan and Fogel. Roy likes Irish Folk music and his favourite movie is not Shawshank Redemption.

Lone Ranger
Lone is a Sagittarius who has been practicing economics for over 15 years. He has worked both within Australia and internationally. His economic passions include Austrian Economics and Economic History. His expertise is in the economics of law and regulation. Influences include Von Mises, Hayek and Rothbard. Lone is a non smoker and loves to run.

Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday is a senior economist in a prominent think tank. He is a Gemini with a penchant for open necked short sleeve casual shirts. Doc has over 20 years experience in economics. His passions include health, infrastructure and education. His influences are Schelling, Bughwati and Stigler. Doc likes swimming and hanging out at the gym.

Al Swearingin
Al is a Leo and has been a practicing economist both in Aus and overseas for over 15 years. Al has worked for all levels of government and his particular passions include the taxi industry, transport related infrastructure and gambling. His influences include Arrow, Hart and Becker. Al is a non smoker and likes hanging out at obscure gigs.

Buffalo Bill
Buffalo is a seasoned economist. He is a Taurus who likes to wear his polo shirts with the collar up. He has had a stellar career advising some of the Commonwealths most senior Ministers (not the current mob). His economic passions include taxation and funding models and financial regulation. His economic influences are Friedman, Rothbard and Buchanan

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