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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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July 2, 2010
Economics
Responding to Andrew Chamberlain
Andrew Chamberlain has responded at length in two blog posts to my critique of his study of Kerry-Lieberman for the Institute for Energy Research. He gives some useful examples of how utilities might…
July 17, 2006
Budget, Debt, and Deficits
Edmund Andrews’ article on tax revenue volatility is a gem
Credit should be given where credit is due. I have a few quibbles with the lead of Andrews’ article. Even if it sets up a compare and contrast, I never like anything that starts with “It was enough …
January 6, 2006
Monetary Policy
Read Andrew Balls and Geoff Dyer on Chinese reserve management
I strongly recommend the latest by Balls (in DC) and Dyer (in Shanghai). It covers both sides of the "does China's reserve management matter" debate. But it gets two key points absolutely right: Chi…
August 18, 2006
United States
Dollar depreciation has increased exports. But Andrew Tilton is also on to something … to export you need to invest in your export sector
US exports are enjoying their strongest three-year period of growth since 1987-89. If growth rate of the first half of the year is sustained, the cumulative increase in US exports between the end …
March 15, 2024
United States
Election 2024: Joe Biden Opposes the Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden doesn’t want one of America’s closest allies to buy a once iconic American company.
August 22, 2023
Thailand
Is There a Succession Crisis in the Thai Monarchy?
A son of the king of Thailand made an unexpected return to Bangkok earlier this month, invigorating speculation of a looming succession crisis.
