Were the Ninties a Anomoly?

[Sikander]

Re: I hope not

Originally posted by pchang
The 90s was my best decade for getting laid.

The 80s were for me in terms of the number of partners and all of the fun / wierd stuff we did together. But as far as getting laid more often, the 90s were the best decade for me, even with a fairly long drought.

[Sikander]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the rather large increases in productivity that accompanied the introduction of the computer to so many businesses, and to a lesser extent by the improvements in communications via the internet, optical networks, satellites and mobile phones.

[Saint Marcus]

But of course, who expects a Democrat or a communist to understand economics or business, anyway.

two words: budget deficit.

and you can blame the Republicans for that.

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by TCO
But of course, who expects a Democrat or a communist to understand economics or business, anyway.

Oh, I dunno. Commies tend to do quite well at business actually. One of the founders of Apple computers was a commie. I've met a couple commie stockbrockers who made millions. I was reading in Bushwhacked last night about a socialist multimillionaire. We understand the system, so we're better prepared for what's coming, as opposed to the fools who loudly proclaim at the height of ever cycle that it will go on forever. I still laugh about that issue of Wired.

[Adam Smith]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
Stupid deregulation. I pay more for my telephone, gas and electricity here (by a factor of 2) than I ever did in wonderful, regulated Canada.

How much more did you or your parents pay in taxes? Ultimately somebody has to cover the cost of the service.

[Kidlicious]

Originally posted by Adam Smith
How much more did you or your parents pay in taxes? Ultimately somebody has to cover the cost of the service.

Regulation doesn't mean subsidized, although in some cases regulated industries are subsidized.

[Kidlicious]

Originally posted by TCO

But of course, who expects a Democrat or a communist to understand economics or business, anyway.

You've already decided that we don't know anything about economics. That's why you think that. I have a BA in economics, and I'll tell you that you have no room to talk. You should listen to people more and stop thinking they are so stupid.

[Kidlicious]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
*cough*

The 70s were the greatest demand-side economics decade. As Nixon said "We are all Keynesians now". In the 80s, we moved away from Keynes and ended up with a much, much, much more prosperous decade... which set up the building blocks for the 90s.

Sorry Imran, but I have to call you on this. I've had plenty of discussions with you where you blame the deficits of the eithies on govt spending. That is demand side economics.

[Venom]

I'll tell you what's an anomoly. The grammar in this thread title.

I sure hope someone didn't already make that lame joke in this thread.

[Saras]

Venom sighting.

[Venom]

You did not see me.

[Adam Smith]

Originally posted by Kidicious
Regulation doesn't mean subsidized

In Canada it usually does. Ontario Power's rates are not high enough to allow replacement of aging generating plants. The infamous Crows Nest Pass Agreement froze many railroad rates at 1897 levels for almost 100 years.

[Az]

Adam, you're probably the best person to ask for this. Can you give comparative power costs worldwide?

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Adam Smith
How much more did you or your parents pay in taxes? Ultimately somebody has to cover the cost of the service.

Not a dime to the phone company for sure....

AFAIK Hydro-Quebec is also a money-making concern... (but I'm not 100% on this)

[KrazyHorse]

I do believe tha Ontario Hydro does get money from the government, however.