It explains the equilibrium between supply and demand when there is excess demand. See Oxford Dictionary of Economics: bit.ly/IAmTheWalras
What is c(9,4)
Number of combinations of 4 numbers from a set of 9 numbers, without repetition? Or possibly the location of the lost treasure on some coordinate system?
how do you get rid of a limp?
I’m a wall, not a doctor. I advise seeking medical advice on this one, and hope it goes well for you!
Give me a book recommendation!
How about three!?! Here you go: 1) The Dutch House, Ann Patchett, 2) Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, Matthew Desmond, 3) The Crossover, Kwame Alexander.
Are you excited for 1989 TV???
So excited! 1989 is an album that will truly never go out of style and getting to hear Taylor’s Version has been one of my wildest dreams!
How’s your dating with the lobby door?
Thanks for asking! We are very happy, and the summertime, when O’Neill isn’t open 24/5 and so busy, gives us a chance to have some quiet time together.
Is he or has he replaced me?
You are unique and cannot be replaced. He may have moved on and found someone new, but you will be ok in the end. Hugs to you.
What are some interesting books to read about philosophy for beginners?
There are many many options to get started on learning about philosophy. You can check out some key texts and how to read them with Reading Philosophy by Guttenplan, Hornsby, Janaway, and Schwenkler. You can also find online Oxford’s Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction at https://bit.ly/philosophy-veryshortintro.
How to get a 330 on my GRE test?
I reckon the same way you get to Carnegie Hall. Practice, practice, practice! Here’s an online version of GRE for Dummies: bit.ly/bcl-GRE-prep (only available with BC sign-in)
What are some interesting books on Chinese history (any dynasty)?
China: A New History, by Fairbank & Goldman (editions 1992, 1998, 2006) is a classic and one of the few that attempts to cover China’s entire history. Here’s a direct link to our most recent edition (1998): bit.ly/bcl-china-history
Will my brother’s best friend ever love me?
It is certainly possible; “brother’s best friend” is a well-used cultural trope (as is the related “my sister is off limits” trope.)
Is Javi-ka-liqula a real person in history?
If they’re real, is it possible they spell their name differently?
Do you like playa bowls?
My helpers tell me they are yummy!
Hi dear wall I came to visit you from NYC
Thank you for your kind words and especially your visit! I love seeing old friends.
Will I get into BC?
My friend the Magic 8-Ball says yes, but I sometimes think he’s just guessing. Mentally crossing my fingers for you. Good luck!
空即道…
With a lot of help from friends, I’ve translated this roughly as:
Emptiness is the way.
The way is emptiness.
Emptiness makes the way.
The way is the way.
I hope I’ve done justice to the dao!
I just saw a Fr. Leahy coughing fit.
I’m sure Fr. Leahy appreciates your concern. I don’t know why he was coughing, but I suspect if he were sick, he would be staying at home.
How are you feeling?
Well, thank you. Enjoying the fine summer weather and the relative calm before the excitement of the start of the fall semester.
Why are humans so complex?
You really are complicated critters, you humanfolk! That fascinates, enchants, and sometimes frustrates me. I don’t wonder that it does the same to you.
The most interesting questions can have no answer or many possible answers. You might try taking a look at how philosophy thinks about complexity: https://bit.ly/bc-complexity
Will he send me 100k?
If it’s an email from someone you’ve never heard of, almost certainly not.