EU Elite on the (Far) Right Side of History
Why the design of the Eurozone has produced right wing policies.
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Trump’s Visit Marks the Start of Shock Doctrine Brexit
As Brexit approaches, the personal enrichment hopes of some of its proponents come into focus.
Read more...The Political Representation of the European People
A discussion of whether rising political pressure can produce needed economic and democratic reforms.
Read more...The “Illegals” and Our Professional Classes
The nannies who are employed by the professional class on up….
Read more...Who, Exactly, Are the “Illegals,” Anyhow?
Deconstructing the Times’ coverage of an immigration raid
Read more...David Davis Resignation Throws UK Brexit, Cabinet Into Chaos
Brexit goes chaotic.
Read more...Why Mexican Farmers Are Hopeful About López Obrador’s Win
Obrador promised to implement pro-farmer policies, such as increasing self-sufficiency in food. But will he have gone far enough for them if Mexico stays in Nafta?
Read more...Europe Isolates China Trade Cheat
The “every man for himself” game of responding to Trump’s trade threats is working against China’s hope to team up with Europe.
Read more...EU Calls Trump’s Bluff on Auto Tariffs as Trump Tries Dead on Arrival WTO Exit Plan
The EU is neither happy with nor cowed by Trump’s latest trade threat.
Read more...China’s Strategic Investments in Europe: The Case of Maritime Ports
The EU is rethinking its policies on foreign direct investment. Recent Chinese investment into ports may impact the final rules.
Read more...Firms’ Global Market Power and Its Implications, Such as Lower Income Share to Workers
An attempt to look at the effects of the existence of international companies with market powers shows there are reasons to be concerned.
Read more...Wolf Richter: Beyond the Hysteria About Auto Tariffmageddon
After decades of relentless offshoring, the equation may change for auto and component makers.
Read more...Ilargi: Migration Blowback
On misdirected anger over migration policies.
Read more...May’s New Brexit Trade Scheme Dead Before Arrival
Spain tells Theresa May to quit wasting her time on trying to sell the EU27 on a special Brexit trade scheme.
Read more...Brexit: Chaos Visible
As businesses finally start telling the press they are worried about Brexit, the press is still not coming to grips with key issues.
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