Compared with the middle class or the wealthy, the poor are disproportionately likely to drop out of school, to have children while in their teens, to abuse drugs, to commit crimes, to not save when extra money comes their way, to not work. To an economist, this is irrational behavior.

Traditional economics just doesn’t apply to the poor. When we’re poor, Karelis argues, our economic worldview is shaped by deprivation, and we see the world around us not in terms of goods to be consumed but as problems to be alleviated.

Contractors’ roles in psychological operations raise concerns | Washington Post

The Defense Department plans to spend nearly $1 billion on psychological operations (PSYOP) worldwide in fiscal 2011 — and nearly 40 percent of it will go for contracted services and products.

Eyewitness ID: Landmark report urges overhaul

Eyewitness accounts and memory have been shown to be among the least trustworthy methods of recounting reality in psychology, but they’re considered rock solid in law. I’m curious to see if this gets any traction.

Texas Constructs U.S. Border Wall To Keep Out Unwanted Americans | The Onion

66 Percent Of U.S. Citizens Object To Torture In Nonetheless Frightening Poll | The Onion

Third Amendment Rights Group Celebrates Another Successful Year | The Onion

Jeff’s Grooming Tips for Men #37: if the quality of your shave suddenly drops precipitously, rotate the razor so that the blade side is facing your beard.