Topic: Political Policy

Macro amateurs, micro geniuses?

Simon Wren-Lewis says the coalition's austerity is a “major macroeconomic policy error.” It's difficult to imagine the government ever...

Healthcare in Massachusetts

So long as we are going to give free medical care to people who show up at a hospital without insurance, it's only common sense to force everyone...

Gulf ministers discuss Iran oil threat

Foreign ministers of six Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, are meeting in Istanbul today to explore new ways of co-operation with Turkey amid ...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people not to consume a certain brand of milk that may be contaminated with cleaning products.. . ...

Te Aupouri signs $21m Treaty settlement

Te Aupouri celebrated a $21 million Treaty of Waitangi settlement today, bringing a collective agreement for the Far North a step closer. . . A ...

Runner aiming to smash own record

The only man on the planet to run seven marathons in less than seven days on the seven continents is aiming to go one better by smashing the ...
Inflation. Deflation. Rehypothecation. Bad rap lyrics, or the poetry of finance? You can judge for yourself when you finish this first installment ...

Number of the Week: Dismal New Home Sales in 2011

2.5: The number of new single-family homes sold per 1,000 households.. . New home sales in 2011 hit their lowest level on record, but it's...
The German government wants Greece to cede sovereignty over tax and spending decisions to a eurozone "budget commissioner" to secure a second ...

Filipinos say no to more U.S. troops

Filipino activists protest near the U.S. Embassy, denouncing talks in Washington of stationing more U.S. troops to the Philippines. Rough Cut (No...