The U.S. Against The Rest
The US is retreating from trade agreements and imposing economic sanctions on many fronts. In and by itself, the effects in the US are local, but the economy is likely […]
The Great Slowdown?
There are signs that world economic growth is slowing down, although it’s not clear whether this is just a blip or the beginning of a more lasting trend. Lower growth […]
Just What The Doctor Ordered
Two years ago, the world economy looked downright scary, with secular stagnation ravaging much of the developed world, stagnant wages, low productivity growth and various serious crisis spots. But growth […]
A Synchronized Upturn In The World Economy
While there is a sort of synchronized upturn in the world economy, this is likely to be as good as it gets. The longer-term outlook is one of diminished expectations, […]
How Dangerous Is The World’s Debt Problem?
High debt can lead to financial crisis. Since debt levels have risen in many countries, there is considerable reason for concern. However, big financial crises, while economically enormously harmful, are […]
China To Save The World Economy? | Seeking Alpha
The old China growth model based on capital formation and exports is running on empty. So China is transitioning to a model that is more based on consumer demand. While […]