Some Economics for Dumb Guys
Tariffs are a way to punish foreigners for making money. And working way too hard. And being way too productive. And efficient. Nerds.
Tariffs are a way to punish foreigners for making money. And working way too hard. And being way too productive. And efficient. Nerds.
At a time when credibility and even-handedness are desperately needed, the UN Secretary-General has chosen ideology over integrity. That doesn’t just undermine Israel – it undermines the very institutions meant to foster peace.
Murray was appealing to something far more individually volitional – that of personal wisdom regarding the hugely disillusioned audiences they’re now talking to in this age of information. Veracity matters.
The outrage over Trump’s protectionism is so hypocritical and self serving from every quarter that I hope he wins and rewrites the rulebook on global trade.
The US president’s wave of duties on imports has roiled stock markets.
Donald Trump was not elected to please the rest of the world. The bulk of Americans like what he is doing.
An IMF loan is generally indicative of fiscal calamity and, 22 times since 1958, Argentina has secured them for just that reason. However, this time they might even get their money back.