Tuesday, October 14, 2025

UNCTAD’s Richard Kozul-Wright on the Post-COVID World Economy: Out of the Frying Pan… Into the Fire?

Kozul-Wright warns that for a sustainable Covid-19 recovery, it is key to abandon policies that concentrate economic power and wealth

What is the Bullshit Economy?

Establishing some first principles of the bullshit economy.

Why Joe Biden Does Not Remind Me of FDR

Can anyone see Joe Biden halting a bank run with policy, and then a radio address to the American people?

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/12/2021

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It’s Time For a Green Social Contract

The green transformation will have far-reaching socio-economic implications. Action is needed to ensure domestic and international social equity and fairness.

Links 4/12/2021

The War Nerd: Taiwan — The Thucydides Trapper Who Cried Woof

Parsing the war of words (and some deeds) between the US and China, particularly over Taiwan.

Expose at Pennsylvania’s Biggest Public Pension Fund Reveals Lavish Private Equity Travel, But Misses How It Serves as a Bribe

Pennsylvania pension fund PSERS is under the hot lights for pricey travel. And its explanations only confirm its capture by private equity.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Tardigrades (Our World)

Cute, and Apocalypse-ready?

Links 4/11/2021

Measuring Human Capital: Learning Matters More than Schooling

Global progress in learning has been limited over the past two decades, even as enrolment in primary and secondary education has increased

Links 4/10/2021

Michael Hudson Asks Our Readers: If Democracy Winds Up Creating Financial Dominance, What Do We Call China?

Michael Hudson seeks reader input on what to call modern governments not run by traditional nobles or financial interests.

Prince Philip Was the Godfather of Anglo-British Nationalism

Prince Philip pulled together TV, tabloids and monarchy. But that won’t work for younger generations – as Harry and Meghan know

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/9/2021

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