Category Archives: Doomsday scenarios

As COVID Rages, Bankruptcy Cases Fall…..For Now

The good news about bankruptcy under Covid is not likely to last.

Oxygen Becomes a Scarce Resource in Latin America’s Two Largest Economies

In the case of Mexico, criminal gangs are taking full advantage of the medical oxygen shortage, with deadly consequences.

Alabama to Get New Marine Sanctuary?

Just off the Alabama coast lies a unique submerged 60,000 year-old cypress forest. Legislation is pending to preserve it from marauders.

Coronavirus and Banking: Evaluating Policy Options for Avoiding a Financial Crisis

A scorecard for various approaches to combatting the looming European banking crisis.

COVID-19 Is Pushing Migrants Back to Their Home Countries

With Covid-19 driving many migrants to return to their countries of origin, governments need to implement better reintegration plans.

The Next Neoliberal President…

A clear eyed and therefore not cheery look at where President Biden is set to take the US.

The American Rescue Act: Do Whatever It Takes

The economy is likely to be crippled for months and fiscal rescue on a large scale, once again, is very much necessary.

Will North Korea Explode After Biden Becomes President?

North Korea is in even more of an economic mess than before. Will that lead to more brinksmanship?

The Merits of Fire Sales and Bailouts in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fire sales are not as detrimental as executives desperate to save their jobs would have you believe. That means bailouts may be overdone.

Brexit: Wheels Coming Off

Brexit pains are becoming more and more evident.

Will the Senate Confirm Coup Plotter Victoria Nuland?

Showing his true uber-hawkish colors, Biden wants to put Victoria Nuland in a position where she can do even more damage.

Near-Term Covid Analyses Point to Risk of Medical System Breakdown, Other Severe Dislocations

The Covid situation is continuing to develop not necessarily to America’s advantage.