Not All Boycotts are Equal
Why are some consumer boycotts more successful than others? These days, it seems a new consumer boycott appears every day. From Amazon to Bud Lite to Starbucks, boycotts of various strengths make the news. Let’s set aside whether any given boycott is justified, or how we might define success, because the insights in this essay […]
What new norm of slower Chinese growth could mean for the global economy
A view of high-rise buildings is seen along the Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, China on July 5, 2023. Ying Tang | NurPhoto | Getty Images The Chinese economy could be facing a prolonged period of lower growth, a prospect which may have global ramifications after 45 years of rapid expansion and globalization. The Chinese government […]
Ukraine Is A Disaster, Putin Is The Moderate, & Truth Is The Victim
COMMENT: Mr. Armstrong, At first, I questioned why you were more pro-Putin than the media. But given your reliable forecasting and being renowned for your sources, I kept an open mind. Whilst it is becoming clear that Putin has been going after the people who wanted to nuke and totally invade Ukraine, the media […]
Strategic ambiguity? – Econlib
Back in 1990, a US diplomat informed Saddam Hussein that his border dispute with Kuwait was of no concern to the US. We all know what happened next. Would Saddam have invaded Kuwait if he had known how the US would respond? I doubt it. In international affairs, misunderstandings can be very costly. Better to […]
UK and eurozone economic slowdown highlighted by survey data
This article is an on-site version of our Disrupted Times newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox three times a week Today’s top stories China’s leaders vowed to spur consumer spending, tackle unemployment and give more support to the ailing property sector as the world’s second-largest economy makes a […]
