Jacqueline Otto

Why Not to Count the Sunk Costs

Jacqueline Otto — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:27:29 +0000

Why Not to Count the Sunk Costs A few weeks ago, a reader submitted a question via Twitter, asking for advice “regarding an economic perspective on when it’s time to end a relationship.” Needless to say, I’ve been avoiding answering this question, but here it goes. Dr. Anne Bradley, Vice President of Economic Initiatives at …

“Capitol” or “Capital” in the Hunger Games

Jacqueline Otto — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:53:17 +0000

“Capitol” or “Capital” in the Hunger Games As someone who loves dystopian literature, all of my friends have been bugging me about my thoughts on The Hunger Games. While I have no high hopes for a young adult book series like the Hunger Games, I finally conceded to reading them so that I can form an informed opinion about …

If You Don’t Vote, Don’t Complain

Jacqueline Otto — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:20:27 +0000

If You Don’t Vote, Don’t Complain Today’s blog is a bit late because I was out doing my civic duty and voting in Virginia’s Super Tuesday Republican primary. If you are my friend on Facebook, or if you follow me on Twitter, than you have seen my long litany of complaints about this Republican primary contest. But …

No Such Thing as a Free Date

Jacqueline Otto — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:31:45 +0000

No Such Thing as a Free Date We all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch. But do we know what that means? Dr. Anne Bradley says, It means that nothing is ever truly free. When someone takes you to lunch and pays for your meal, you’ve still made an investment. …

Contact Jacqueline Otto

Jacqueline Otto — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:21:08 +0000

Located in Washington, DC, Jacqueline is a commentator and writer for the American Enterprise Institute, America’s Future Foundation, and Red Alert Politics. She writes on faith, free market economics, current events, conservative & libertarian political philosophy, and early career development. She also is a new media consultant working with the Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics. Currently an MBA candidate at …

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The “Single” Most Important Thing

Jacqueline Otto — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:01:35 +0000

The “Single” Most Important Thing Yesterday, I had the opportunity to guest blogged on a Christian singles community website on the topic of “Career & Adventure.” If you are looking for more discussion and advice on life as a single person, be sure to check out SingleRoots. My piece is titled, “The Single Most Important …

Rip the Price Tags off Your Dates

Jacqueline Otto — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:59 +0000

Rip the Price Tags off Your Dates Last Tuesday was Valentines day, and nothing moved my heart as much this post, “14 Ways an Economist Says I Love You.” This valentine was my favorite: Dating Advice Not everyone is going to think that is funny. Many may not even know what that means. So here is …

I Kicked Myself in the Pants

Jacqueline Otto — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:30:31 +0000

I Kicked Myself in the Pants I’m a fairly high-volume writer. I have to be because that is what pays the bills. After a while of racing to make deadlines, and getting the story, and optimizing your keywords, and planning out your social media marketing strategy, the magic of writing can be lost. Most of …

Dating Advice for Conservatives

Jacqueline Otto — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Dating Advice for Conservatives At the recent Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC, a new feature was added for the younger attendees – about dating for conservatives. Commenting on the event for Red Alert Politics, I said, The audience was overwhelmingly young, with curious students and curious journalists, all of whom were hoping for more declarative …