Author Archives: Yves Smith

The People’s Money (Part 1)

An explanation of the Federal Reserve money system.

Links 10/16/19

Trump’s Border Wall is a Multi-Billion Dollar Corporate Handout

How Trump made the long-standing border boondoggle even bigger.

Elizabeth Warren Wants Green Trade Deals. What Does That Mean?

Is what Democratic candidates mean by “green trade deals” what environmentalists and trade experts mean?

How to Know Which Impeachment Polls to Believe – and Which to Skip

Since impeachment looks likely to stay front and center of the news, how to make sense of polls.

Links 10/15/19

Making Profit Should Not Now Be the Primary Goal of a Business: Being Net-Zero Carbon Should Be

Central banker Mark Carney argues for green economy gradual transition, Can’t get too much in the way of almighty profit.

California’s New Transparency Law Reveals Steep Rise In Wholesale Drug Prices

Drug price data in Califorinia shows mind-boggling increases in wholesale prices since 2019. Of course, the industry claims that that information is misleading.

The IMF Convenes in Washington, Deaf to the Suffering It Causes Across the Planet

A brief reminder of the IMF record of failure and harm.

Down to the Wire, Last Chance for Our 2019 Fundraiser!

Final call for this year’s fundraiser. Please chip in if you haven’t already, and very big thanks if you have!

Countdown!

We met one of our final goals! One left to beat! Will you help make this the best fundraiser evah?

Closing Hours of Fundraiser, About to Hit Our New $ and Donor Targets!

So close to our fundraiser targets! Will you be one of the ones to push us over the top?

Procrastinators of the World, Unite! Last Day, Last Chance for Our Fundraiser!

Final hours for our fundraiser! Please chip in if you haven’t already!

Brexit: The Ticking Clock

It looks as if Johnson has no way to escape asking for a Brexit extension. Or does he?