Author Archives: Yves Smith
The Problem With California’s Electric Dream
Even with a 15 year runway, California’s electric vehicle plans don’t look achievable.
Read more...Corralling the Facts on Herd Immunity
learing up some confusion on herd immunity, a key topic in Covid-19 policy debates.
Read more...Huzzah! Met Our Fifth Goal, and on to the Sixth: Expanding Our Reach
We’re on to our new goal: getting our name out.
Read more...Nassim Nicholas Taleb Wants You to Donate to Naked Capitalism
We are delighted to have Nassim Nicholas Taleb support our fundraiser.
Read more...Shareholder Capitalism’s Ugly Legacy
Debunking some of Milton Friedman’s destructive ideas, such shareholders, who only have residual claims in a company, ought to come first.
Read more...The IRS Moves to Crack Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Evaders
The IRS is officially in “No more Mr. Nice Guy” mode with respect to cryptocurrency enforcement.
Read more...How Donald Trump Abandoned Workers After Promising to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.
Restoring manufacturing to the US is a tall order. Not surprisingly, Trump’s approach has been unserious.
Read more...The Minimal Effects of TV Debates Between Candidates
Despite the hype surrounding the US presidential debates, they do little to shift voter views.
Read more...Hurrah! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention
Help meet the goal of keeping Yves and her fellow writers in fighting fettle by providing for some down time!
Read more...Naked Capitalism’s Mission Impossible
For a change of pace, Naked Capitalism presents a satirical post.
Read more...Looking for the Private Equity Lending Train Wreck in All the Wrong Places?
How immient is a bust in private equity related debt?
Read more...Announcing the 2020 Double Your Donations Challenge!
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Read more...How Bankers Hide Losses
Like master illusionists, bank accountants conceal losses from federal regulators, putting the whole economy at risk
Read more...Thomas Neuburger: The War Against the War Against the People, or Why You Should Contribute to Naked Capitalism
If the class war becomes more confrontational, Naked Capitalism will continue to see past right and left to right and wrong,
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