Yearly Archives: 2023

The Neoclassical Growth of China

A model finds that China closely tracked the trajectory of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Does this claim hold up to close scrutiny?

Links 9/29/2023

IM Doc on the Corruption of Public Health and the Breakdown of Medical Practice in the US

Sadly, famed short seller David Einhorn’s saying applies to US public health: “No matter how bad you think it is, it’s worse.”

As India-Five Eyes Relations Sour, US Ratings Agency Moody’s Takes Aim at India’s Aadhaar Digital ID System

The report calls into question key aspects of India’s digital ID program, including its heavily centralised nature, the reliability of its biometric identification systems and its vulnerability to data breaches.

Kick Start or Kick Over — Can The US Defeat Russia in the Lithium Battery War?

Russia’s substantial lithium reserves and very competitive production costs imply that Russia will soon become a critically important source.

2:00PM Water Cooler 9/28/2023

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$100 Oil Is Bad For The Economy (And For OPEC+)

$100 a barrel oil does not bode well for the economy in the US and even more so around the world. What might the political fallout be?

Links 9/28/2023

The State of Antitrust and the FTC’s Case Against Amazon

The FTC suit against Amazon argues the online giant coerced its online merchants. How does that map against antitrust law?

US Home Insurers Are Leaving Climate Risk Areas. We Need Affordable Housing Now

When the US housing crisis meets the looming insurance crisis, only government intervention will avert catastrophe.

Too Late to Not Nominate Biden

Biden’s refusal to step down assures chaotic outcomes. It is hard to see how he can win and hard to see how Trump would be permitted to win.

2:00PM Water Cooler 9/27/2023

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Deceit Pays Dividends: How CEO Lies Can Boost Stock Ratings and Fool Even Respected Financial Analysts

Reaching not-necessarily-sound conclusions from turning a supposed lie-detecting AI on CEO earnings calls and analyst ratings.

Links 9/27/2023