Category Archives: Economic fundamentals

Michael Hudson: Cracks in the Empire – Is the American Superpower Fading?

Michael Hudson provides a new, wide-ranging talk on the US hegemony-preservation efforts and what they mean for Europe, Russia, and BRICS.

Why Doesn’t the News Media Talk About the Real Issues in Life?

Looking at why the media seems increasingly to be talking to itself and not ordinary people.

What Should Tesla’s Stock Be Worth? Automaker, Stagnating Vehicle Sales like GM & Ford, Getting Overtaken by Competitors, Losing Share in the Booming EV Market?

Tesla is now just ar mid-size automaker amid EV competition that is eating its lunch. What might realistic valuations mean for Musk’s clout?

Trump’s Push To Shut Down the Axis of Upheaval Starts With LNG

A new neocon scheme, reportedly with backing among incoming Trump officials, to bring Russia to its knees with improved energy sanctions.

Why Do We Have a Mental Health Crisis?

Why neoliberalism is a major cause of mental health problems.

Trump and Political Realignment: Twirling Toward Freedom?

Is Trump’s hostile takeover of the Republican party part of a political realignment, or just jousting among plutocrats?

Post Cold War Geopolitics Worse for Global South

How the US mismanaged its unipolar moment to the detriment of the Global South.

China’s Push for 7% Growth Faces Big Challenges

China plans to return to a higher level of growth. Are its targets attainable?

Rebooting Antitrust’s Economic Theory to Focus on Social Welfare

New Brandesians oppose the flawed mainstream antitrust “consumer welfare” theory. A social welfare standard would be even better

“Anti-Western or Non-Western? The Nuanced Geopolitics of BRICS”

More on how much and what kind of influence BRICS might wield when it grows up.

The Increasing Cost of Buying American

Looking at the costs versus purported benefits of programs that require or encourage Federal agencies to purchase American products.

The Collapse of Syria, BRICS, and Wishful Thinking

How the sudden collapse of the Syrian government exposes fundamental weaknesses in the BRICS initiative.

“The Next Crash Could Be Much Bigger Than the Last Two”

Rentierism in housing in the UK has reached what looks like nose-bleed, self-correcting, and thus potentially crash-inducing levels.

Syrian Refugees: Where and What of Over 11 Million Who Have Fled?

Looking at the large population of Syrian refugees and what that portends.

Can Europe Afford Its Energy Transition?

A not-complete tally cost estimate for Europe’s climate change containment comes in at €1.3 trillion annually to 2030, then >€1.5 trillion through 2050.