Daily Archives: February 13, 2020

Thomas Piketty on Capital and Ideology

Economist and author Thomas Piketty has a new book coming out in March called Capital and Ideology.  His research on economic and social history is detailed and thought-provoking.  A print interview with Piketty ran in NewStatesman here  “Thomas Piketty:  There … Continue reading

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Rosenberg on buyback craze and present risks

Prudent risk managers have long since left the burning building.  Those still in stocks are either risk-blind, reckless or planning to hold always even as capital evaporates.  Most will liquidate after large losses when cash is short and redemption requests … Continue reading

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The Agenda: The future of food

How is climate change effecting the world’s food system? Climate models show crop production will decline every decade due to drought, heat, and flooding. And some of our tastiest foods may be in peril – including cherries, coffee, cacao, wine … Continue reading

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