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With these 100 academic blogs, you can grow into a brilliant investor. Forget brokers advice. Ignore the advice of wealthy friends. You've got academia behind your eyes.
In time, everybody will be wondering how you became such an investment savant.
You may tell them that it was your 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration from the top 100 Academic Blogs.



Academic economists and business bloggers have a lot to teach investors.

Whether they’re professors, librarians, or students, they’ve devoted a significant part of their lives to developing a master understanding of their chosen field.

Fortunately, they’re graciously willing to share their significant knowledge with you.

Everyone’s equal here, but we’ve grouped them into categories so you can find what you’re most interested in.

Check out these sample sites:

Industry Focused
These blogs cover both specific industries and general business. Look to them for analysis of key players in their fields as well as market movements.
Peter Gordon: Peter Gordon at USC covers the intersection of economics and real estate development.
Credit Slips: The professors at Credit Slips take a look at the industry of credit.
The Transportationist: Read Dr. Levinson’s blog for insight into the nexus of networks, economics, and urban systems.
Knowledge@Wharton: Knowledge@Wharton is full of helpful insight, with discussions on spending, the economic future, real estate, health economics, and more.
The Wages of Wins: The Wages of Wins brings together the academic findings of three authors who study the economics of sports.
IESE Insight: The IESE Insight blog has the latest business knowledge, ranging from e-business to finance and people.

News Watch
Check out these blogs for a Cliff’s Notes version of current events that affect the economy.
: Princeton University’s UChannel is your source for videos, essays, and other academically produced economic news.
Heavy Lifting: Craig Depken presents great economic finds from the web.
Talking Biz News: This blog from SABEW and the Carolina Business News Initiative discusses why economic pundits are so negative, who the media blames for economic issues, and other fun economic topics.
RTable: Professor William Parke aggregates leading headines in economics, finance, law, and politics.

Economics & Environment
The environment has a profound effect upon economics. Whether the market’s changing in response to global warming, or industries are shifting to greener policies, these blogs have it covered.
The Nelson Institute: The Nelson Institute discusses economics as it relates to environmental issues.
Environmental Economics: Environmental Economics provides readers with non-technical views on issues related to the environment and economics.
Globalisation and the Environment: These professors report on the latest in news that affects the environment and economy.
Politics, Policy & Law
Read these blogs to deepen your understanding of the intersection of politics, law, and the economy.
Political Economic Research Institute: The Political Economic Research Institute is a source for information on research and policy, work issues, financial market commentary, the economics of peace, and the environment.
Innovation: Check out Innovation for Jim Moore’s take on American economic leadership, world economy, innovation, and intellectual property.
The Conglomerate: The Conglomerate is a mash-up of business, law, economics, and society.
Ideas: David Friedman, an economist and law professor, teaches and blogs expertly without having taken a credit course in either economics or law.
Bob’s Links and Rants: Bob at the University of Michigan rants about oil prices, war spending, and more.
Antitrust & Competition Policy Blog: These law professors keep an eye on the latest topics in antitrust in the markets.
Andrew Leigh: Andrew Leigh discusses news on economics, politics, and current happenings.
IPE at UNC: Thomas Oatley illustrates the way politics shape economics worldwide.
Maverecon: Willem Buiter comments on economics, politics, the Bank of England, financial markets, and monetary policy.
The Austrian Economists: These economists take a look at academic discourse, discussing political economy and public policy.
TaxProf: Paul Caron’s TaxProf offers a good mix of resources, academic materials, and popular news.

Regional & World Economics
Check out these blogs for a look at both broad and concentrated views of geographical economics.
California Policy Inbox: The California Policy Inbox reports on economic news that affects Californians.
Research and Economic Development: John discusses economics in Missourri and beyond.
Buyer Behaviour: Professor Ray Titus studies the buyer behavior of Indian consumers.
Library Blogs
If you’re looking for information, you’ve come to the right place. These library economic blogs are loaded with links and resources.
Economics News: Economics News offers news, events, and resources for the Economics Department at Georgia State University.
Business Blog: This CSU business blog provides readers with research tips, resources, and news related to business and economics.
EconLog: Just about anyone can find helpful resources from EconLog


Knowledge Economy
Our economy is experiencing a growth in intellectual industry, and these blogs discuss implications like intellectual property, innovation, technology, and more.
Knowledge Economy Blog: Ohio State University’s Knowledge Economy blog discusses Ohio’s shift from an argicultural and manufacturing state to an economy that’s increasingly evolving into one of knowledge and innovation.
Collectanea: Check out Collectanea for issues related to copyright, intellectual property, and the economic benefits of fair use.
Economic History & Theory
Although current economic thought is very useful, it’s equally as important to consider the knowledge of historical economic thinkers. These blogs make it easy to learn from the past, so that we may better understand our future.
Adam Smith Lives: Sandra Peart translates economic history into easy to understand discussions.
The Mises Institute: This blog reports on the intellectual tradition of Ludwig von Mises and Murray N. Rothbard.
Adam Smith’s Lost Legacy: This blog discusses the legacy of Scottish political economist Adam Smith.
Students
Students bring excitement and fresh perspectives to the economic table in these blogs.
Triple Pundit: These MBA candidates believe that you can’t have a successful economy without a healthy environment and society.
SCSU Scholars: These students discuss current events and just how mad their professors are.
Alpha Sources: Claus Vistesen takes a look at currency trades, macroeconomics, and demographics.
IPE Zone: These PhD students at the University of Birmingham offer a unique insight into the field of international political economy.
Undergraduate Economist: Alex Thomas discusses classical political economy and other topics.
Econ Weekly: PhD student Francisco Torralba discusses his interests in consumer finances, consumption, and other topics in economics

Economics
The blogs in this category are too broad to fit anywhere else, and that’s not a bad thing. They have lots to share in a variety of different topics. Check them out for a general view of economics in action.
Knowledge@W.P.Carey: Knowledge@W.P. Carey offers discussions on economics, public policy, business ethics, entrepreneurship, and more.
Unintended Consequences: Unintended Consequences covers interesting research findings from economics that may seem strange or counter-intuitive.
Carpe Diem: Dr. Mark Perry takes a look at GDP, inflation, and other economic topics.
The Becker-Posner Blog: Be sure to check out this blog from two very accomplished economists.
Marginal Revolution: Marginal Revolution aims to bring economics into the real world, offering commentary on everything from hedge funds to odd inventions.
Greg Mankiw: Greg Mankiw offers advice for economics students beyond the classroom.
Grasping Reality with Both Hands: Brad Delong covers everything from business cycle dynamics to behavioral finance.
Cafe Hayek: Cafe Hayek is full of news and commentary on the world of economics.
EclectEcon: John Palmer thinks that the field of economics is like a mid-life crisis.
Agoraphilia: Agoraphilia discusses economic issues that the public needs to know about.

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