John Parman
@jmparman.bsky.social
Economics professor at William & Mary. Fan of economic history, cooking, and all Philly sports.
https://jmparman.people.wm.edu/
https://jmparman.people.wm.edu/
A new twist on a classic excuse.
November 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A new twist on a classic excuse.
On Veterans Day, my grandfathers' service in WWII always comes to mind. My understanding of the sacrifices made by our veterans is deeply informed by conversations with my dad's dad. This interview is just a hint at all of the experiences he shared with us:
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Parman witnessed Holocaust horrors during war
Robert Parman served in a U.S. Army division that helped liberate a Nazi concentration camp in the final days of World War II in Europe.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On Veterans Day, my grandfathers' service in WWII always comes to mind. My understanding of the sacrifices made by our veterans is deeply informed by conversations with my dad's dad. This interview is just a hint at all of the experiences he shared with us:
www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/l...
www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/l...
Good to see Williamsburg residents coming out today. Tremendous energy that gave me hope.
October 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Good to see Williamsburg residents coming out today. Tremendous energy that gave me hope.
It's the money and banking section of my American Economic History class, which means I relist my beagle's NFT's (opensea.io/collection/i...) to see if she meets the definition of money. Sadly, Daphne never does. Also, most of my students now think of NFT's as economic history.
Is Daphne money? - Collection | OpenSea
A series of NFTs promised to my American Economic History students in which Daphne explores whether or not she is, in fact, money.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It's the money and banking section of my American Economic History class, which means I relist my beagle's NFT's (opensea.io/collection/i...) to see if she meets the definition of money. Sadly, Daphne never does. Also, most of my students now think of NFT's as economic history.
Finally joined Bluesky. Future posts will be econ-history oriented, but, for now, my dapper beagle in her orange and white best to cheer on the Vols. GBO.
September 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Finally joined Bluesky. Future posts will be econ-history oriented, but, for now, my dapper beagle in her orange and white best to cheer on the Vols. GBO.