This. George F. Will: The government puts a limit on free speech about taxes – The Washington Post: The government’s total price rule forbids the airlines from calling attention to the tax component of the price of a ticket by…
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It’s Not Okay To Ask …
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I’d be interested to learn what percentage of those incensed that some would ask for donations, are okay with money being forcibly taken. BBC – Travel – You travel. Who pays? - There is a growing trend among travellers of using the internet…
Market Failure – Lost Luggage Edition
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“Markets fail. That’s why we need markets.” I read a column by that name from Arnold Kling a couple years ago and it has stuck with me since. When a market fails (I would argue that happens much less frequently…
Quick Book Review: The Sex Lives of Cannibals by J. Maarten Troost
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I think I saw a reference to this book in the Wall Street Journal a couple of months ago. I needed a break from the usual books. The Sex Lives of Cannibals by J. Maarten Troost is light, a quick read,…
Are Airline Seat Prices Immoral?
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This ridiculous column in The Atlantic argues that some fees that airlines charge are immoral. And for those up-in-arms over unfair or “immoral” baggage fees, “In the end, passengers pay more in government taxes and fees than they do for…
Berlin / Istanbul Stat Of The Day
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Interesting article. There’s Nothing More German Than a Big, Fat Juicy Döner Kebab – WSJ.com: In fast food, Germany is better known for wurst. But few German street snacks are more appreciated than the Turkish döner kebab. Brought to Germany…
Quick Book Review: Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Just finished the classic Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It’s one of those classics like Heart of Darkness that must be read. (pic via Wiki) While it’s a personal account of some of his travels and exploits,…
Markets In Everything: Macabre Walking Tours
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Submitted without comment. Victims’ Families Upset About Groupon-Promoted Dahmer Tour – NBC Chicago: A marketing group in Wisconsin wants to give walking tours of the bar where serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer met and hung out with some of his victims.…
Markets In Everything: Searching For Cheap Flights
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I always enjoy the “markets in everything” meme. With continued apologies to Cafe Hayek. Want to search the various online travel sites for the best prices, but just don’t have the time? Or perhaps the opportunity cost doesn’t add-up for…
Book Review: The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton
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While reading something a while back I saw a reference to The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton. Not only was I not familiar with the book, I had never heard of the author. Months ago I bought the…