Germany: The industrial machine
How the silent German machine has managed to produce the second largest trade balance in the world.
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An empire in decline
A closer look at the fading hegemonic power of the US economy and its implications for the global economy.
The rise of China
Some much needed context to understanding China’s economic development and its impact on the global economy both now, and in the future.
The long business cycle and what it means for the current economic downturn
The functioning of the long business cycle and how recessions are inherent to capitalism.
Getting paid to borrow: The phenomenon of negative-yielding debt
How $15 trillion worth of negative-yielding debt marks a departure from everything we know about the financial system.