Category Archives: Guest Post

The Government Makes a Profit on Defaulted Student Loans

The Federal government’s unheard of profits on defaulted student loans confirms that the scheme is predatory. And defaults are set to rise.

The Irish Question

Brexit fudged the question of the Irish border. The Tory “Ultras” that pushed for a hard Brexit are still loaded for bear on this matter.

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/22/2023

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Türkiye After the Earthquake: Why Not to Expect a Change in Russia Relationship

Türkiye’s economy, reeling after the Feb. 6 earthquake, will need beneficial economic ties with Russia more than ever despite western pressure.

Who’s Winning and Losing the Economic War Over Ukraine?

A stocktaking on the impact of the economic sanctions against Russia.

Incumbents Have the Upper Hand in Elections – Coordination Failures Give Them a Further Advantage

Incumbents do better than they ought to due to the opposition failing to unify sufficienlty against their main target.

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/21/2023

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Nigerian Central Bank’s “Drive to Entrench” a “Cashless Economy” Is Creating a World of Pain for Nigerian Citizens

“Nigeria must go cashless. It is a global policy, checking insecurity and fighting corruption”: Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/20/2023

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Links 2/20/2023

Mark Cuban Has Been Taking On the Drug Industry. But Which One?

Billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks gets into the pharmaceutical industry.

Europe’s Second Largest Industrial Base Sinks Under the Weight of Energy Costs as Divisions Open Up in the Ruling Coalition

Italy searches for energy after cutoff from Russia.

Links 2/19/2023