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Author: taras matkovsky

taras matkovsky

I am a fairly opinionated person, willing to listen to several opinions and intervene when necessary. I like reading books on economics and history and enjoy playing video games, be they Mario platformers or Western RPG's.

  • Op-Ed

    The death of leadership

    “Forty years of viewing governance as mere economic management has left [governments] unable to relate to people not representing businesses.”
    taras matkovsky
    September 21, 2014
  • Humour

    Mario overthrows Crystal King

    “However, the Koopa Troop immediately called a press conference at Bowser’s Castle, denouncing Mario’s actions and vowing to repel his anticipated assault ...
    taras matkovsky
    September 14, 2014
  • Op-Ed

    Degree Deflation

    "It would be better if universities attracted those who wanted to learn rather than those who want to merely burnish their resume."
    taras matkovsky
    September 5, 2014
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    Smarten Up, Econ!

    “Economics today is an outlier in Arts because it does not promote critical thinking.”
    taras matkovsky
    July 21, 2014
  • FeaturedOp-Ed

    Summer Employment Woes

    At some point in your life, this will occur. Yet, this fact does not account for how heartbreaking it can be to ...
    taras matkovsky
    July 7, 2014
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