MRM #21
– Budget cuts take a hit on Dutch and Swedish language programs, but they’re not giving up without a fight.
– Cornell finishes seventh in the Solar Decathlon competition. (Plus a nice story about an alum who hosted all the students).
– Via Paul Ibrahim, Thomas Sowell discusses why the government should not decided what is “good” for its citizenry.
– Harvard loses a lot of cash.
– Interesting new research on consumer behavior from the Johnson School.
– Here are the recently published/disclosed Oxford interview questions. The emphasis on subject knowledge is a clear-cut illustration of the differences between American/European universities.
– Peter Berkowitz discusses the failures of academics to stand up for free discussion and thought on campus.
– From The Economist: “…Mr Obama needs to fight [the war in Afghanistan] with conviction.”
– And, finally, just for fun, here’s the hardest logic puzzle ever. (Via MR).
