Category Archives: Guest Post

Links 8/14/2023

Is Obama Running a Shadow Government from His Mansion in Kalorama, Washington DC?

Obama’s change to the Constitutional Order

Links 8/13/2023

“We Need to Raise a Lot More in Tax from the Wealthy but That Does Not Convince Me That We Need a Wealth Tax”

Why a wealth tax is not only no magic bullet, but also not likely to work very well.

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/11/2023

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The Sahel Tug-of-War: U.S. And Russia Face Off For Influence In Niger

A US propaganda outlet frets over Niger.

Ecuador Descends Deeper Into Chaos Following Assassination of Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio

Ecuador was already in a major crisis; now it is in an even bigger one.

Longitudinal – Reflections On Recent Economic Writing

Satyajit Das takes a gander through a large sample of recent economic books and has some unexpected findings.

The Polish President Said Kiev Isn’t Doing The West Any Favors & Its Counteroffensive Failed

Spats between Polish and Ukrainian officials reflect divergences in interests which they may no longer be able to paper over.

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/10/2023

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Rise in Air Pollution Fuels Antibiotic Resistance, Study Suggests

Yet another reason to take air quality seriously.

Links 8/10/2023

What Is This “Lawfare” I Keep Hearing About?

A summary of how the term lawfare came into being and how its use has evolve

Are Corporate Executives Expendable?

Analysts across the political spectrum challenge massive paychecks of corporate chiefs—and whether companies can survive without them.

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/9/2023

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