Category Archives: Europe

Potential Consequences of Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Earnings Inequality in the UK

More bad news on the inequality front.

MMT and the EU: A Case for Capturing the Prevailing Narrative

A political economy take on the EU.

Brexit: HURRY UP PLEASE ITS TIME

Little Brexit motion and less progress as the clock runs.

Brexit: Decisions

The Brexit trade talks illustrate that not deciding amounts to a decision.

Regulating Fintech in Europe: Lessons from the Collapse of Wirecard

Since Fintech companies can be very complex, their oversight requires understanding their business model and combining regulation and supervision based on both entities and activities.

The Impact of the New Asian Trade Mega-Deal on the European Union

Even though the econnomic impact ot the new Asian trade pact seems limited, Europeans see it as a geopolitical Big Deal.

The War Nerd: Gray Wolves — The Fascists Nobody Wants To Talk About

Examination of the history and practice of the Uurkish Gray Wolves as classic fascists, tolerated due to Turkey’s NATO role.

Save the Birds: Study Adds to Calls to Ban Dogs from Beaches During Shorebird Nesting Season

Study shows nesting shorebirds are flushed from their nests during nesting season by dogs, whether or not on leads.

What Did You Miss While You Were Following the US Elections?

Since the US elections weren’t the only recent event of importance, an international news smorgasbord.

As the World Watches US Election, the Appeal of America is Diminished

Thoughtful take on how the rest of the world percevies US flaws after 4 years of Trump; even the Biden’s election is unlikely to reverse this.

Plastic Watch: Plastic Pushers Seek to Use Trade Negotiations to Rescind Plastic Bans

Plastic pushers attempt to strongarm Kenya and the UK into using more plastic under the guise of free trade as world oil prices collapse.

Covid Spikes in Europe, US Before Winter Is Here

Covid is clearly not going away any time soon. The fact that things are looking bad this early does not bode well for the winter.

What Developing Countries Can Teach Rich Countries About How to Respond to a Pandemic

Developing countries on various continents have had greater success in managing the pandemic. Why are rich countries not following their examples?

WHO is Right: Lockdowns Should Be Short and Sharp. Here Are 4 Other Essential COVID-19 Strategies

As cases of COVID-19 spike yet again in the US and Europe, what public health measures have successfully stemmed the pandemic’s spread?