Every tradition in the world has warned against greed. We seem to have institutionalised it.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
What Are Prediction Markets—and Can They Really Predict the Future?
Prediction markets take wagers on coming events. Supporters tout them for forecasting; critics warn they encourage speculation and manipulation
Rancid Texas Republicans Reign in Ruins?
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Why Naked Capitalism?
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Iran War: Pezeshkian Says His Piece at the UN, China Won’t Sanction Iranian Airlines
The Iranian president replied to Trump’s speech at the UN. China declined to join Trump’s new sanctions on Iran, fighting continued in Yemen.
Bravo! Met Our Second Goal, On to Our Third: Supporting the Coffee Break/Sunday Movie Features
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The Truth About the Dollar Dividend and the U.S. Global Central Bank Economic Model
Recognizing the US as the global central bank explains why it can get away with running sustained trade deficits.
Coffee Break: Effective Altruism Is a Misnomer Just Ask Ezra Klein
The effective altruist movement supported by “journalist” Ezra Klein has already changed the world dramatically, for the worse.
Announcing Reader Art_DogCT’s “Double Your Donation” Inheritance Challenge!
Reader Art_DogCT is using an unexpected inheritance to fund a Double Your Donation challenge. Please take him up on his generous offer!
No Country Makes Its Own Inflation
Sixty years of data show inflation moving in step across the world. Economic theory still treats it as a national affair.
Larry Johnson: A Modest Threat – Donate Now, or Meet the President in Natural Light
Larry Johnson explains more than a bit earnestly why it is in your best interest to donate to Naked Capitalism.
Amish Wisdom for the Coming World
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Iran War: WaPo Notices Casualty Count a Bit Off, GOP Senators Run for the Exits, Trump Freestyles at the UN
Today’s Iran war news: Washington Post notices the Pentagon’s body count a bit low, GOP Senate candidates call for end of War, Trump at UN.
