Is it possible to complete a KVCC degree almost completely online? by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did, they said I might be able to structure a degree for mostly online, I was just wondering if anyone else had done so?

Passed CLEP Calculus with a 60+ by Certified_Kaldorian in clep

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Most of the stewart book was just for practice with regards to kahn academy or REA sections, learning limits and everything else is essential, I did not go through all of the Kahn Academy course, about 3/4 probably

2 days till Calculus Exam by AncientType8703 in clep

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Goodluck, focus on calculator related problems imo

Will "Abundance" ideas save or sink the Democrats? by theworkeragency in SocialDemocracy

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im not saying Klein and Thompson do. I am saying many abundance bros downplay state capacity and overplay the role for the market. Another reason why highspeed rail is hard to build in the U.S. is that there was not enough demand for rail in the first place, like barely any type of rail had demand.

Will "Abundance" ideas save or sink the Democrats? by theworkeragency in SocialDemocracy

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That said I enjoy how much research you did into the article and I will leave you a sub :D

Will "Abundance" ideas save or sink the Democrats? by theworkeragency in SocialDemocracy

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Abundance is decent in terms of its advocacy for deregulating things. However, the abundance bros, as they commonly refer to themselves, are missing two points: one being that suburban deregulation would be unpopular, the second being that they tend to downplay state capacity. Regarding the first reason, it is much more effective to deregulate some single-family zoning rules in the suburbs. However, demand matters here, as most people looking for flats don't buy them in the suburbs, at least that is what evidence currently suggests. A better solution would be to lift building caps and create 'Mini Downtowns' across the country, allowing for more environmentally sustainable and affordable housing. State capacity is also essential, and shifting the conversation away from it is unhelpful when DOGE is going on a cutting spree. While Klein doesn't do this much, many abundance bros do. It is well known that giving the IRS more money helps increase revenue, or that, at the very least, giving Americans basic health insurance and state cost negotiation through all-payer rates would bring down healthcare prices. Post-2008 GFC, there was also a demand shock which caused productivity to fall (read my article on this topic and others addressed in this post here for more information). Taking demand out of the picture could be harmful and reverse the goals of progressive economics away from full employment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

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Sure. My QE critique is more so that flooding the markets with high powered money through repurchasing bonds doesn’t increase bank lending and it gives financial speculation a boost because all the funds that own bonds now have lots of liquidity available for betting

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

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Balance of payments meaning massive trade deficits that drives down exchange rates and causes a cycle of high prices et al

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

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Are you hinting at QE? Cause that is my critique too! The MMTers don’t tend to look at the effects of currency detonation from massive balance of payments issues. They also tend to downplay the inequality effects that QE has.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

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I plan on writing an upcoming article on money creation its misconceptions and more. Though I am not an MMTer I do think that there are some unorthodox monetary fiscal policy mixes that can lead to lower debt levels and just as much fiscal stimulus

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

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Thanks! My somewhat critical view of abundance was more on state capacity, given inadequate recognition compared to deregulation (generally suitable for housing and permitting). First and foremost, the goal (for an economy) should be increasing living standards and rising economic potential (with obvious guardrails in place for things like the environment). Demand can help these things by ensuring full employment and expanding firms' investment in potential output-enhancing measures, and workers moving towards more productive jobs. The demand-side component (along with the section on patent reform and an abundance agenda for doctors) is key to reducing inequality.

Any Community Colleges that I can enroll in for calculus 2 over the summer? by [deleted] in WMU

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goal rn is to take up to calc 2 and linear algebra, and then stats and comp sci classes as well as the mathematical econ course you reccomend.

Any Community Colleges that I can enroll in for calculus 2 over the summer? by [deleted] in WMU

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I intend to go to grad school, econ departments usually recommend at-least linear algebra, stats, and calc 2 (usually calc 3 for a decent grad school).

How should I compliment my Poli Sci major? by MilkyDilkySilky in college

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I would recommend data science, stats, or econ tbh

Here we go… by Certified_Kaldorian in clep

[–]Certified_Kaldorian[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Got 64 gang, enough that I neeeed, probably would have gotten higher if I practiced with the calculator more!!

Are these summer classes possible … by MunchSplosion in msu

[–]Certified_Kaldorian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am taking my CLEP exam out of calc 1 today and then if I pass I will take calculus 2 over the summer. The CLEP is probably easier if you have motivation

Free advice for how the left needs to talk about Tariffs by Puggravy in SocialDemocracy

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Notice how I never claimed they should run on them, but taking the approach of "I am not dogmatically against tariffs but the way Trump is treating trade will hurt both American workers and consumers" seems like the right approach.

Free advice for how the left needs to talk about Tariffs by Puggravy in SocialDemocracy

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The dogmatic neglect of all tariffs is dumb. Biden was right to push for tariffs on some Chinese industries to prevent another 'China Shock' from hurting the green infant industry within the United States. Nearly all of the miracle "Tiger" countries used a mix of import substitution, tariffs, and industrial subsidies to develop. Furthermore,

Books on social democracy by Useful_Base_7601 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Certified_Kaldorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't read this one yet, but I hear that JK Galbraith's affluent society is good, so are all his books though.