The dismal science Archives - Page 50 of 143

Public Support for the Euro

Why a Brexit, even if it moves forward, seems unlikely to lead to a Eurozone breakup.

The Limitations of Randomised Controlled Trials

Why the results of randomized controlled trials are often misapplied, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Monetary Policy at the Time of Elections

How much was the Federal Reserve standing pat on interest rates linked to the election, and what can be expected for the future?

Michael Hudson on Meet the Renegades

Michael Hudson gives a freewheeling interview on some favorite topics like rentier capitalism and why the Great Moderation wasn’t so great.

Easy Money is Dangerous Without Activist Fiscal Policy

Why over-reliance on monetary policy and the failure to engage in fiscal deficits is a toxic mix.

Why the ECB is Going to Print, Print, PRINT!

The ECB is set to dig its hole even deeper….

“Should We Rethink Fiscal Policy?”

Economists are remarkably slow to embrace the idea of more aggressive fiscal policy, despite growing evidence that it is sorely needed.

Act on Air Pollution, the Silent Killer

Air pollution is a serious problem in Malaysia and other Asian countries, yet official recognition and responses are sorely lagging.

How Does Diversity Affect Economic Growth? A Look at Data on Immigration, Tax Rates and Real GDP per Capita

Why Trump’s tax policies and Clinton’s immigration policies are both deficient in terms of their stated objective of promoting growth.

Bill Black: Debt Derangement Syndrome – Saving Our Grandkids from Wall Street

Debt scaremongering is baaack! Why Pete Peterson and his budget falsehoods are a danger to your and your grandkids’ financial health.

The Return of the Repressed Critique of Rentiers – Veblen in the 21st Century

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