The other conclusion, which I prefer, is that perhaps the best defense is a good offense.

FORBES: Defensive Stocks Are Losers In Corrections, Too

Another approach, which I prefer, is that the best defense is often a good offense.

FORBES: Don't Fall For False Security Of 'Defensive' Stocks

Google Talk (which I prefer to call g-chat) is the instant messaging service that accompanies Gmail and is singlehandedly responsible for decreasing workplace productivity by 5 to 50 percent.

FORBES: Taking the suspense out of g-chatting

Which would I prefer, a 5 hour trip (possible if there were direct flights) or a 14?

FORBES: All High Speed Rail Programs Must be Cancelled and the Numbers Calculated Again

Which blackberry should I prefer to buy?

FORBES: Why Did Blackberry Acquire The Astonishing Tribe (TAT)?

So I asked my Twitter community the question above: Which would they prefer, given the choice?

FORBES: Move up http://i.forbesimg.com t Move down

While most economists advocate taxation and regulation to deal with these consequences, I prefer (when feasible) to rely on norms, which draw their power from social consensus rather than from the political process.

FORBES: Economists and the Public Good

If I can open a frozen yogurt stand for 10, 000 dollars and get a 10% rate of return, then I will prefer the yogurt stand investment to a bond of similar risk which is offering 6%.

FORBES: Interest Rates Are What Unite Economics And Finance