I posted a long comment in a recent thread that some folks wanted to be an entry in its own right. I've been meaning to comment for a while on why I think grad school is, at best, a very mixed bag, and why a lot of people probably shouldn't go. This comment of mine (made to someone considering grad school in a field close to my own) sums up a lot ( Read more... )

I often feel somewhat torn between more progressive and more libertarian views on various issues. I generally know what my goals are, but it's rarely clear to me what the best approach is for achieving those goals, especially when there are any economics involved. Empirically, what's the best way to make changes? I am not generally in favor of ( Read more... )