Category Archives: Guest Post

How the Peak Oil Story Could Be “Close,” But Not Quite Right

An in-depth look at the “peak oil” thesis and how well its predictions are playing out.

Controversial Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Could Be Operational By November

So much for US ire over the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.

The Silicon Curtain: The Gloves Come Off With China

An Australian perspective on the West’s growing conflict with China.

The Natural Rate of Interest Is Anything But

Central bankers pursue a “neutral” rate that doesn’t exist.

Brexit Is Good News for Those in the Business of War

Arms merchants are lining up deals in anticipation of Brexit.

Chinese Growth: A Balancing Act

What is driving the slow-down in Chinese growth and what are the implications for Chinese policymakers and the global economy?

Minnesota Winters Ain’t What They Used To Be

Wimpy winters are the new normal.

2:00PM Water Cooler 1/28/2019

Today’s Water Cooler: Howard Schultz, AOC, DSA brakelight clinics, taxes and capital investment, manufacturing, lithium, Walmart, Caterpillar, Uber, Amazon, China’s Theranos of robot cars, sky wonders, ancient jellyfish, water, labor and ending the shutdown, billionaires, neanderthals

Global Gains on Right to Repair

The right to repair movement is growing — not just in the US, but in the EU, Australia, and New Zealand as well.

Links 1/28/19

Vital Economic Data Was Likely Lost During the Shutdown – Here’s Why It Matters to All Americans

Another shutdown cost….

Links 1/27/19

Brexit “Singapore on the Thames” Fantasies

A jaundiced look at “Singapore on the Thames,” yet another barmy Brexit idea.