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Why a degree in Economics?
Answer
I've stated it before. I'm a natural born economist. When I was first starting College in 1978 I was told that a graduate could expect to earn from between $12,000 to $14,000 a year. An engineer could expect a bit more. I was making about $20,000 a year working 4 - 6 hours a day and going to school. I realized that by working full-time I could expect to make more. Add in the tuition and the opportunity costs of going to school didn't make sense to me at the time. The concept of "Opportunity Costs" resonated with me even though, at the time, I had never heard the term.
Economics studies the allocations of resources. A basic principle of economics is simply stated as:
Unlimited wants; limited resources
Lastly, I've been in technology my entire adult life. I was afraid that a technology degree would, in the long run, relegate me to being "just a technology guy." I want to be viewed as someone who understands technology as well as how to run a business and allocate resources.
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Why Jim's Pond?
Answer
Well, there are several reasons. First, we live in this universe. In some ways it feels like a pond to me. Mysterious. A layer that we see. Lots of things that are out there that can't be seen.
Second, I like real ponds. Probably for some of the same reasons. A pond looks simple. It is a plain surface of water. Some ponds sit right out in the middle of nowhere. Perhaps they don't look interesting. But underneath there is a lot going on. Insects, fish, amphibians, all living out their lives. Some parts are shallow and others are very deep. Birds and animals come and go. It takes time to know a pond, just like it takes time to know a person.
And third, I love to fish. Just give me a good pond, a few fishing friends, a beautiful afternoon and I'll be happy. Make it a pond with no cell signal and put it at the end of a long dirt road. Even better.
© 2003 Jim Stewart
Last Update: 10/5/03; 8:56:08 PM
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