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3 interesting things I saw this week – February 6, 2021

February 6, 2021 By Mike

Reagan must be rolling over in his grave. Medicare tips. Gamestop has got nothing on tulip bulbs.


50 years of tax cuts for the rich failed to trickle down, economics study says (CBS News)

The latest shot in the war between supply side economists and Keynesian economists. I imagine there will be a rebuttal to this conclusion.

Five Tips to De-Stress the Entree into Medicare (Advisor Perspectives

A nice summary of how to approach the 2 decisions you’ll need to make when you’re a few months shy of 65. First, when to begin taking Medicare. Second, Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

Tulipmania (Wikipedia)

According to the Wall Street Journal, “Tulipmania” hit its peak in the Netherlands on February 5th, 1637. The price of the rare Witte Croonen tulip bulb reached 1,345 guilders per half-pound, up 2,506% in 33 days. Over the next five years, the bulbs lost an annual average of 76% of their value, until they fetched only 37.5 guilders in 1641. (Source: WSJ)

Bonus – How to date like a game theorist (Behavioral Scientist)

Using economics to more efficiently find a partner on a dating app.

Filed Under: 3 Interesting Things Tagged With: Medicare

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