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- Toxic economies in history
In the 16th century, following its conquest of Latin America, Spain drained the area of its gold and silver.
One might suspect that this windfall turned Spain into an economic
powerhouse. But some funny things happened when the easy money arrived.
Issue 10 : Published 29-May-2009
- The chuckling economist
On the day the markets bled we rushed to hear Stiglitz's diagnosis. The Nobel Laureate used to be Chief Economist of the World Bank, ending his term in fisty cuffs with the IMF and the US over their financial bullying of developing nations. Stiglitz had schadenfreude written all over his face. (October 2008)
Issue 26 : Published 05-Jan-2009
- Bankers conspire to cover their assets
Circumstantial evidence suggests that during the past few weeks we have seen a massive manipulation of monetary policy to support US bank stocks. The manipulation has been played out in plain view, which, of course, is the best place to hide a secret.
Issue 21 : Published 22-Oct-2008
- Wall Street Blues
As I walk the streets of Manhattan, things seem much the same as
always. Yet newspapers are peppered with references to the
market 'cratering', a term that conjures the desolate landscape of the moon. A friend suggested another interpretation: 'A crater is what's left after a massive explosion.'
Issue 21 : Published 20-Oct-2008
- The chuckling economist
On the day the markets bled we rushed to hear Stiglitz's diagnosis. The Nobel Laureate used to be Chief Economist of the World Bank, ending his term in fisty cuffs with the IMF and the US over
their financial bullying of developing nations. Stiglitz had schadenfreude written all over his face.
Issue 21 : Published 13-Oct-2008
- When sharemarkets and the real world collide
The problems
besetting Wall Street investment banks seem a long way from life
in downtown Australia. The need to know the context of the economic crisis, and to keep a clear head, has never been more important.
Issue 19 : Published 19-Sep-2008
- APEC good for business, not so good for humanity
The APEC theme 'Strengthening our community: Building a sustainable future' is an honourable one. But look further, and you’ll get a glimpse of the priority the Australian Government has for things economic, and an acknowledgement of the role of business in shaping the agenda.
Issue 17 : Published 05-Sep-2007
- Smith’s invisible hand
David Ferris on the mysteries of the global economy.
Issue 7 : Published 24-Jun-2006
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