Category: Analysis

Free Trade, Fair Trade, and Trump’s Tariffs

As the economic elite comes to Washington for the IMF-World Bank meetings, they cry about Trump’s idea for trade tariffs. Frankly, they have no idea what they are talking about.

Inflation Down in Most of Europe

Most EU countries have made impressive strides in returning to price stability. So why is Belgium going against the tide?

European Migration Policy: Opt-Out Now!

Given the scale of the migratory disaster, the least the EU could do is to grant an opt-out to the states that wish to regain control over their borders.

Real Interest Rates Return to Normal

Real Interest Rates Return to Normal

Economic stability benefits as interest rates outpace inflation in the U.S. and the euro zone.

July 16, 2024
Milei Wins Respect in Hamburg and at Home

Milei Wins Respect in Hamburg and at Home

In Argentina and abroad, Javier Milei is being recognised for strong—and, so far, successful—economic leadership.

July 12, 2024
A Shaky Alliance in South Africa

A Shaky Alliance in South Africa

After a month of negotiations, there’s a new government of national unity in South Africa. But will it work?

What to Expect from António Costa

What to Expect from António Costa

Costa’s cowardice and lack of scruples could lead him to normalise extremist policies without a thought.

July 11, 2024
Brace for Austerity, Part II

Brace for Austerity, Part II

Structural spending reform replaces today’s welfare state with basic but dignified benefits to those who by no fault of their own are unemployed.

July 10, 2024
The New UK Government Should Continue Holding the ICC Accountable 

The New UK Government Should Continue Holding the ICC Accountable 

The actions of the International Criminal Court incentivize the Palestinians to continue their zero-sum stance towards the conflict.

July 9, 2024
Brace for Austerity, Part I

Brace for Austerity, Part I

Reckless government spending is going to provoke more fiscal austerity in Europe. There is no right way to do austerity. Here is why.

July 9, 2024
Crashing at the Crossroads of Peace? The American-Armenian Strategic Partnership

Crashing at the Crossroads of Peace? The American-Armenian Strategic Partnership

Despite repeatedly yielding to Azerbaijan with American encouragement, Armenia has not yet received security guarantees from America.

July 5, 2024
French Elections: The Revenge of the Left?

French Elections: The Revenge of the Left?

The efforts of the Left and centre to keep Le Pen’s RN out of government would leave France in the rut of immigration, insecurity, and loss of self-confidence.

Euros & Dollars: Do Not Blame ECB for Lingering Inflation

Euros & Dollars: Do Not Blame ECB for Lingering Inflation

Inflation varies wildly across the euro zone. Economists have not yet been able to explain why; here is my hypothesis.

July 4, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Debt Worries Keep U.S. Interest Rates High

Euros & Dollars: Debt Worries Keep U.S. Interest Rates High

For two big reasons, there is still no sight of lower interest rates for Americans.

July 3, 2024
The Migration Pact: A Threat to Sovereignty

The Migration Pact: A Threat to Sovereignty

In its quest for a utopian multicultural society, the EU denies the fundamental differences that exist between cultures.