#economics

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Economics news

The Economist: News analysis

Economist's View

Mises Institute Daily Articles

 

The forum, discussions and definitions :

See the EconWiki (and we gladly accept your constructive additions) :

How to join the channel for economics debate :

1. Download an IRC (internet relay chat) client, if you don't have one. We recommend the MIRC client for Windows systems, or a google search for other systems (linux xchat irssi... , Mac).

2a. Join the undernet or frenode (by selecting an undernet server). On this net, join the channel economics (use /join #economics for undernet or /join ##economics on freenode ).

2b. With an installed client , this url might directly connect you : irc://geneva.ch.eu.undernet.org/economics

2c. From the web you can just click : Undernet #economics or Frenode ##economics (Mibbit web client)

3. Enjoy

 

What do we discuss in the #economics channel :

The topics are wide and include:

  • Macro economy, schools of thoughts (Austrian, Keynes etc.)
  • Current market events (currency, stocks, bubbles, business cycles)
  • Answer or discuss econ. student's questions
  • "What can I do with my money ?" or "how do I reduce my debt ?"
  • Government policy versus the economy

Channel guidelines :

We try to be tolerant in #economics, however, please try follow the following guidelines :

  1. Refrain from offensive language and offensive nick names.
  2. No commercials, no spamming, no bots (without permission) please
  3. Try to limit non-sense such as extensive colors, automatic script messages.
  4. Obey the Undernet Acceptable Policy.
  5. Don't ask for op's, please, wait for the ops to ask you.
  6. Please refrain from long non-economics relevant discussions. Use another channel for that.

The "bot" :

We are working on a "bot" (or robot) on #economics :

Current bot definitions are here

Links :

Last updated by teralaser on 03/29/08 06:28pm