E. Glen Weyl (Chicago): Price Theory. Thomas Meaney reviews The Paradox of Liberation: Secular Revolutions and Religious Counterrevolutions by Michael Walzer. What will Obama’s legacy be? According to Jason Furman, “History is going to say he saved us from a second Great Depression”. Daniel Drezner on President Obama’s biggest leadership failure: The president has failed to use the bully pulpit to ease American fears. Roheeni Saxena on how no one really knows how likely a bioterrorism attack is: Risk estimates range from “none” to “inevitable”. Chris Lehmann on how the Martin Shkreli schadenfreude will pass when he wins like every other CEO. High school teacher’s lesson in Arabic calligraphy prompts closure of entire school district. Donald Trump has an absolutely terrifying plan for the Supreme Court. Kyle Chayka on how you might be able to 3-D print your next house.
