Capitalism In Peril? Dangerous public policies have undermined the pillars of the free market system WASHINGTON – In a well crafted WSJ op-piece (The World-Wide Undermining of Free Markets, August 11, 2015), financial adviser...
China’s Leaders Want More Growth – But Innovation Requires Political Freedom Chinese reformesr would like to favor the private sector and get rid of state ownen corporations. But the state sector is also a power base for the elites By Paolo von Schirach October 9, 2013 WASHINGTON – Imagine this. Imagine that not so long ago the US was an...
Underneath China’s Still Impressive 7.5% Growth There Is A Mountain Of Debt Local governments essentially insolvent. Many large corporation kept alive by easy loans, while small ones issue promissory notes By Paolo von Schirach August 28, 2013 WASHINGTON – The official news about China is that the number two...
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo Claims He Needs More Facts Before Allowing Fracking This is bizarre. All the other Governors have allowed fracking based on the evidence that it is safe. Governor Cuomo does not know this? By Paolo von Schirach August 26, 2013 WASHINGTON – When major policy decisions are driven by science, you would think...
A Horrible Fire In A Bangladesh Garment Factory Places The Spotlight On Labor Standards In Emerging Markets – The Western Brands Imposed Stringent Rules On Their Suppliers – But What About Compliance? By Paolo von Schirach November 27, 2012 WASHINGTON – Just a few days ago, a horrible fire...