Tag: economics

The New American Consumer

New numbers on U.S. private consumption reveal a tectonic lifestyle shift, one that is likely going to continue in coming years.

Fiscal Forecast: Sweden in the Euro? Part II

A euro-zone membership would put Sweden on a fast track to a fiscal crisis like the one in the 1990s. That would be bad: the country cannot absorb the fallout from repeating its disastrous mistakes from back then.

Fiscal Forecast: When the IMF Destroyed Greece, Part I

The Greek economic disaster a decade ago was totally preventable. It was inflicted upon Greece by arrogant politicians and incompetent economists. If we learn its lesson, we can avoid similar disasters when Europe enters its next recession.

U.S. Debt Crisis Alert

There are growing signs that the United States is heading for a Greek-style fiscal crisis. It is not imminent, but close enough to cause real worries for anyone interested in the U.S. economy.

Reversing Hungary’s High Inflation

Hungary is one of Europe’s major economic success stories. Bringing the current inflation episode to an end would only reinforce the country’s position as a role model for the rest of Europe.

Analysts Agree: EU Facing Recession

Given the high level of economic integration in Europe, it is unlikely that a recession will be confined to half the continent.

ExxonMobil Sues EU Over Windfall Tax

According to the company, the tax on ‘excess profits,’ whatever boon it might be for the EU’s coffers in the short term, is ultimately “counterproductive,” since it would scare off prospective investors.