Assorted links by Tyler Cowen December 25, 2014 at 3:35 pm 1. How the elevator transformed America. 2. “Lobster diets consist of 80 percent bait.” 3. In praise of Florida. 4. Bravo to Kevin Drum, he has been on a roll lately. 5. When does slavery tend to arise? 6. What conservatives recommend (books). 7. Matt Yglesias argues for A Second Christmas.