The Economist
Never trust an economist! Lessons from the 2008 crisis
In his new book, the Cambridge economist Ha-Joon Chang argues that we should overthrow and re-adapt all our economic wisdoms. But can such..
The 2010s: good society, bad economics and ugly politics
As we enter the last month of this decade, the time has come to consider how the 2010s will be remembered. Not everything has been negativ..
Trumpian trade theory: Raise tariffs and risk retaliation
Protecting jobs by raising tariffs? Trump’s desire to make American industries great again creates global mistrust and leaves Americans wo..
What the frack? How US fracking didn’t change the world
The American shale revolution promised cheap fuels and an end to Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. But in the face of oil and gas cart..
Conscience in theory, pollution in practice
The peoples of the world are heading towards environmental (and social) disaster. Unless we price carbon appropriately, we can only blame ..
The week in politics: Election fever across Europe
France’s new President picks his cabinet, Austria gets to elect a parliament sooner than expected, and Germany’s socialist candidate faces..
Fragile China: The shaky foundations of an ambitious economy
Despite impressive growth rates over the past three decades, China’s economic fairy tale is by no means a never-ending story. With pressur..
Germany: The economy paradox in Merkel versus Schulz
Germany is the role model for every advanced economy – developed, peaceful, and rich. Yet despite this glorious performance, recent polls ..
Money for the masses: Basic income and its discontents
The future of social welfare or a refuge for the lazy? About the difficulty of reconciling supporters and opponents of a universal basic i..
Giulio Regeni, l’omicidio tra ipotesi e fatti
È passata una settimana dal ritrovamento del cadavere di Giulio Regeni, scomparso al Cairo il 25 gennaio e rinvenuto privo di vita il 3 fe..