economics news from SLATE: >USA [TODAY] runs a fronter under the headline "CANDLES MIGHT BE POLLUTING >YOUR HOME, EPA SAYS." The story explains that even though the EPA has no >legal authority over indoor air, it has found that a burning candle can >exceed its standards for outdoor air. The biggest problems come from >candle clusters, candles with multiple wicks and scented candles. The >National Candle Association (really!) is quoted saying the concerns are >overstated. this is reminiscent of the old satire (by Bastiat?) of the candle-makers protesting unfair competition from the sun... Jim Devine [EMAIL PROTECTED] & http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/~jdevine
