In The New Economic Normal, Bad Is Actually Good We are told that barely growing Europe is actually doing well
WASHINGTON – The worst part of the economic “new normal” created by the massive central banks interventions is that we...
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David Cameron Won – But Britain’s Future Remains Uncertain Scotland wants independence, while the UK economy is still under performing
WASHINGTON – After the surprise Conservative victory in the May 7 British national elections, David Cameron can feel vindicated....
The Republicans Must Support Immigration Reform Hillary Clinton declared that she will work to legalize 11 million immigrants. Where is the Republican plan?
WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made news by saying that, as president, she would go beyond what...
Tesla’s New Battery Is Not A Breakthrough Not that useful for US users, way too expensive for emerging markets
WASHINGTON – A fancy press release and a well-advertised CEO press conference are not good substitutes for introducing real...
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...