Daily Archives: August 26, 2020

Roach: America’s coming double dip

Economist Stephen Roach’s latest piece in Project Syndicate is worth reading, see America’s coming double-dip. The fallout will not be contained in America.  Here’s a taste: The daunting history of the US business cycle warns against complacency. Double dips – … Continue reading

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Compounding costs from COVID likely to weigh for years

Studies show past major pandemics led to higher wages for survivors. However, fatalities from COVID-19 have, so far, been highest among the elderly, so it’s unclear what impact that may have on the labour force.  On the other hand, new … Continue reading

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