The Killing Of Freddie Gray Reveals A Huge National Tragedy Racist cops, angry African Americans and extreme poverty create a toxic mix
WASHINGTON – In Baltimore, on April 19 Freddie Gray, a 25 year old African American, died of a spinal...
Author: Paolo von Schirach
Is China Cooking the Books On Economic Growth? Western economists challenge Beijing's figures. Growth is probably 5% or less, and not 7%, as stated by Beijing
WASHINGTON – We all know that China’s economy is slowing down. No more 10% growth, year after year. Still,...
Is Hillary Clinton An Ethical Politician? The allegations now coming out about improper behavior would not stand in court. But they are enough to damage her image
WASHINGTON – So, there you are working hard as the globe-trotting US Secretary of State, talking to heads of...
More Jobs in Italy? Not really The unemployment rate is still 12.7%. Among young people in the south it is 60%
WASHINGTON – The Italian government just released figures related to new jobs created most likely on account of new...
Asia’s Slowdown Will Affect America’s Growth No lift for US exporters from Asian demand
WASHINGTON – Can America count on buoyant global demand to drive more US exports, and therefore more sustained growth...
If The US Economy Slows Down, Hillary Clinton Will Not Be Elected America is not doing well. If this tepid recovery stops before the 2016 election, almost impossible for any Democrat to be elected president
WASHINGTON – If we go back to the 2012 presidential campaign, the brilliance of the Obama team was in...
In China The Economy Is Still Run By The State The Economist magazine discussed economic reforms without even mentioning the Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON – The highly regarded The Economist weekly magazine has a Leader (we call it Editorial in America) about...
Europe Sliding Into Irrelevance High debt, no innovation, and no opportunity paint a grim picture. Draghi's QE will solve nothing
WASHINGTON – Here is today’s Europe. Stagnating economies, non-existent innovation, high debt caused by unaffordable pensions and other...
America Needs Structural Reforms No sensible policy proposals. Politicians are afraid to deliver bad news
WASHINGTON – There is no doubt that millions of Americans are economically worse off because of the negative impact...
After 150 Years, We Still Mourn Lincoln’s Death Without his leadership, the newly freed Black slaves were pushed back to the bottom by segregation laws
WASHINGTON – 150 years ago President Lincoln was assassinated as he was watching a play. His killing, just a few days...