China’s Bubble Coming To An End
WASHINGTON – Here is the latest news from China. In the North West, several companies are going bankrupt. Some of...
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How The Europeans Destroyed Their Economies
WASHINGTON – We all know that most European economies are doing poorly or very poorly. Indeed, in the new normal...
Why Is the Islamic State Popular?
WASHINGTON – The NYT published a front page story on how American policy-makers are trying to understand ISIL, (Or ISIS,...
No Independent Judiciary In China
WASHINGTON – Western media are covering rather extensively the broad anti-corruption campaign now under way in China. Most recently,...
Japan Headed Towards Disaster?
WASHINGTON – Unfortunately for Japan, smashing political victories do not translate into good economic performance. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held...
“Reef Balls” Help Rehabilitate Marine Habitat
WASHINGTON – We humans are unfortunately very good at damaging or destroying the world in which we live. Delicate...
Floating Homes Will Neutralize Rising Sea Levels
WASHINGTON – Those who warn us about the worst possible consequences of global warming predict that coastal areas around the world will...
Sustained US Growth Requires Quality Public Education
WASHINGTON – The American economy is closing 2014 on a high note. US GDP grew 5% in the third quarter....
Saudi Arabia Wants To Kill US Shale Oil
WASHINGTON – Saudi Arabia’s oil end game is to let prices fall and stay low for as long as...
NYT Report From Cuba Silent About Moribund Economy
WASHINGTON – In a longish report from Cuba, The New York Times tells us about various opinions expressed by...