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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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November 28, 2005
China
China still pegs to the dollar …
And it intervenes in a big way in both the spot and the forward market. But it doesn't manipulate its currency. At least not technically. The US Treasury - in a widely telegraphed move - decided …
July 2, 2015
United States
You Might Have Missed: Recent Academic Journal Findings II
Six months ago, I published the first blog in this series, highlighting earlier academic findings. Jeffrey Stamp, “Aero-Static Warfare: A Brief Survey of Ballooning in Mid-nineteenth-century Siege W…
March 9, 2005
United States
Beware, should Norway ever diversify its petroleum fund: more than you want to know about the market for US debt
The fastest growing US export: Debt, without a doubt.Exports of long-term debt securities have grown from $404.5 billion in 2001 to $890 billion in 2004. That is an impressive 120% increase over fou…
April 18, 2006
China
Not working — China’s attempts to rebalance its economy
China's leaders talk of rebalancing the basis for Chinese growth, shifting from exports and investment to consumption. That makes a lot of sense to me. China's economy is every bit as unbalanced a…
April 20, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: Drones, Threat Inflation, and Corruption
Greg Miller, “Broader Drone Tactics Sought,” Washington Post, April 19, 2012. The CIA is seeking authority to expand its covert drone campaign in Yemen by launching strikes against terrorism su…
