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The Coca-Cola index

Big Mac index, meet the Coca-Cola index. The more wealthy, democratic, and the higher the quality of life, the more likely a country's inhabitants are to drink Coke. See also Starbucks as economic indicator.

By Jason Kottke  •  Jun 9, 2006  •  bigmacindex   Coca Cola   cocacolaindex   economics   economist   food   magazines   McDonalds   odd economic indicators   Starbucks

The Economist asks "will computer-animated humans ever

The Economist asks "will computer-animated humans ever look realistic on screen?" but with nary a mention of the uncanny valley.

By Jason Kottke  •  Dec 9, 2005  •  animation   economist   movies   uncanny valley

Venture capital is flowing back into Internet companies

Venture capital is flowing back into Internet companies. "It is too early to say whether the flush environment heralds another tech investment bubble, but there are echoes of the dotcom boom."

By Jason Kottke  •  Apr 6, 2005  •  .com   business   economist   investing   venturecapital

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