More Animals in Government!
Why we should have government go more officially to the dogs and cats.
Read more...Author Archives: Yves Smith
Has Keystone XL Become Obsolete?
New troubles for Keystone XL.
Read more...When Trying to Increase Your Pay Was Dangerous
The long and often brutal history of owners scheming to contain pay levels.
Read more...Economics of the Populist Backlash
Populist movements are the regular result of trade-induced economic dislocations and distribution. So why were economists surprised?
Read more...Links 7/1/17
Jim Chanos: U.S. Economy is Worse Than You Think
Famed short seller Jim Chanos gives a hard look at America’s fundamentals. He is not impressed by what he sees.
Read more...Stadiums or Schools: An Analysis of Public Expenditures
A look at yet another sop to the rich, in this case sport franchise owners: government-supported stadiums.
Read more...The Slogan ‘Globalization Equals Growth’ Is Wrong
Looking at different types of globalization helps explain why it isn’t necessarily beneficial.
Read more...Links 6/30/17
Gaius Publius: An Investigation in Search of a Crime
How one element of the investigation into Trump is a nothingburger even if it pans out.
Read more...CalPERS’ Massive Copyright Infringement Strongly Resembles Case That Awarded $19.2. Million in Damages
An key precedent confirms that CalPERS’ massive copyright infringement could generate over $10 million in damages to both the NYT ad and WSJ.
Read more...Only $60 Oil Can Save the Aramco IPO
The Saudis’ price expectations for their floatation of Aramco looked, ahem, ambitious from the get go. They look even more questionable now.
Read more...Yet Another Form of Crapification: Stranded Money
Some examples of stranded funds as yet another way of degrading the customer experience.
Read more...Inequality: How We Got Here, and What Should Be Done
More discussion of the causes of rising inequality and possible remedies.
Read more...Announcing 2017 Mini-Fundraiser for Water Cooler!
Dear Readers, Last year the June Water Cooler mini-fundraiser was very successful, and we need you to help us make it just as much a success this year as last. Water Cooler provides both business and political coverage and commentary, and in both realms the torrent of propaganda and sheer bullsh*t has become almost overwhelming. […]
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