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Monday, September 8, 2025
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/7/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Locks Horns with Brazil’s Richest Man, Jorge Paulo Lemann
In a rare turn up for the books, the head of state of Latin America’s largest economy just accused three of the country’s four richest men of engaging in blatant accounting fraud.
Scarring, Hysteresis, and Investment in Europe
Fiscal policy can play an important role in limiting hysteresis – a term coined in the 1980s – particularly by promoting government and private investment. However, the political economy of fiscal policymaking typically trades off long-term benefits for short-term gains
The US and the Philippines’ Military Agreement Sends a Warning to China – 5 Key Things to Know
So much for the Biden commitment to XI after a 2 1/2 hour phone call to improve relations…..
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/6/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Preparing for the Next Winter: Europe’s Gas Outlook for 2023
The EU pins its hopes to LNG.
The West Makes Serbia an Offer It Can’t Refuse
Unable to inflict their desired amount of damage on Russia, the EU and NATO are aiming for a consolation prize: Serbia.
The Economics of the Ukraine Proxy War with Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai
A meaty discussion of the broader implications of the war in Ukraine.
Rain and Heat, Fire and Snow: Life in a Destabilized California
Climate change and California are not getting on very well.
Chinese Spy Balloon Over the US: An Aerospace Expert Explains How the Balloons Work and What They Can See
Balloon details from an aerospace engineer.
US Fails Miserably in Efforts to Isolate Russia
Victoria Nuland is a loser as even the newspaper of record admits defeat.
