Brenton Kenkel’s blog – The Click of the Abacus

paper notes

political economy

conflict

Notes on a model where the ruling group decides whether to tax the opposition or eliminate it.

books

music

The books I finished and the records in my rotation this month.

paper notes

political economy

conflict

Notes on a formal model of the dynamics of repression, grievances, and collective resistance.

philosophy

political economy

If the best way to spend $4 billion is to buy everyone a burrito, is the best way to spend $40 million to buy everyone a few beans?

political economy

modeling

Thinking through the ingredients for a model of leaks and punishment.