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Oct 31
2011

Surowiecki: The ‘Myth’ of Small Business as Economy Driver

It is an article of faith that small businesses drive the U.S. economy, acting as incubators of innovation, and leading all forms of employment growth, especially for immigrants determined to raise their living standards. I’ll always remember New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani citing New York’s surging immigrant base as the source of the city’s booming …continue reading »

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May 23
2011

Good Reading: Wired’s Take on Decline of Auctions

Auctions have influenced a more dynamic shopping environment, but aren’t very important and have ended up as just a niche shopping format, argues James Surowiecki in the June Wired (article not posted). Even on eBay, they just make up 31 percent of all sales. It’s a far cry from 10 years ago, when Priceline’s founder …continue reading »

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