I read a lot of blogs-here are some new(ish) ones you should be following if you're interested in economics, public policy, or just ranting. I'm assuming you are already reading Irish Economy, David McWilliams and Progressive Economy.
Blog URL |Why
Nama Wine Lake | Informed commentary from the coalface of NAMA. Of all the new blogs out there, this is the one I'm reading most, and most closely, at the moment.
Ireland after NAMA| Brings a geographical focus to Ireland's economy. Excellent data visualisations.
Ronan Lyons | Top notch economic commentary, data analysis. Particularly strong on Ireland's property market. Lyons even has awards for this stuff. Chances are, if you're reading this, you're probably already reading him.
True economics | Despite the annoying title of the blog, Constantin Gurdgiev is very strong on the numbers, and particularly on banking and macroeconomics. What you are getting from reading his site is an analysis of the numbers, pure and simple. He doesn't hide his ideological preferences, and is refreshingly blunt when it comes to speaking his mind.
Notes on the front | Data driven, thoughtful, and extremely readable, accounts of Ireland's public policy problems.
Economic Incentives | Seamus Coffey's blog on Ireland, economics, and public policy generally. Again, it's largely data-driven, and well written.
The Story | These two chaps dig and dig, on our behalf, using Freedom of Information requests. Support them, shower them with breakfast cereals and all the gold they can eat.
200 words | Top notch bloggery, normally about what's news-worthy right now.
Geary Blog | A more research-driven blog than the others on this list, and well worth a read. The blog's multiple authors scan a fairly vast horizon of stuff, which brings tremendous value to the reader.
University diary | DCU's president has a blog. It is well written, thoughtful, and honest. A must read.
I'd love to hear your recommendations, too.
"but well worth a read" I think you meant to say "and therefore well worth.."
Call me an academic ( & you too as it happens) but I'm inclined to think that other blogs could do with a bit more research. Although Constantine is pretty good on making his case with data.
Always remember: without evidence you're just another person with an opinion.
[sorry Stephen I had to give you a hard time about this].
Hi Kevin, you're dead right on the 'informed' opinion being led by data/evidence on blogs generally, and most of the blogs I link to above are exemplars of this.
Personally I tend to hit 'publish' as a way to get a lot of this stuff off my mind more than anything else. That's the reason I started blogging in--Jesus--2005.
But yes, certainly my own offerings could come up in standard a bit. That said, the strap line of the blog isn't classes/papers/carefullly considered empirical arguments :).
[Don't worry about giving me a hard time though-I appreciate any comments!]
http://peterschiffblog.blogspot.com/ I've been a fan of Mr. Schiff for a while. He's become somewhat of an internet legend these days due to his 'prediction' of the credit crisis. While he's not perfect he does seem to talk a lot more sense than some other so called experts. His Austrian economics viewpoint might differ from your post keynesian though. I am still an amateur economist so haven't formulated my own views yet. Do I have to pick between Classical and Keynesian? I just want to sit on the fence 🙂
I wasn't thinking of your blog in particular Stephen. The real offenders are elsewhere!
BTW Maka: You don't have to pick. Most reasonable economists are eclectic and draw on elements of both approaches.
Thanks for the link Stephen.
Which blogs Kevin? Most economists' blog I read would cite data and academic research before they'd cite newspapers. Intrigued as to which blogs you're referring. Maybe you're not talking soloely economics blogs?