Category Archives: Economy
Chainsaw First
Having witnessed almost two years of Javier Milei’s “Chainsaw First” economic policies, during which the self-described anarcho-capitalist slashed the putrefied state from halo to culo, Argentine voters handed his La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party a thumping mandate in the midterm elections this past weekend. Continue reading
Keep Your Eyes on the Road
The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, continues to inflate. But this isn’t a sign of economic health. In fact, a scratch below the surface reveals an economy that is much weaker than advertised. Continue reading
Invasive Species
The sun glistened off the water as our family clamored aboard the modest vessel. Nicolás, our captain for the day (and the boat’s owner-operator), spoke with the passion of a man who has discovered a deeper meaning in life. Continue reading
How Fed Dependence on Bogus Data Invites Disaster
Numbers may seem like hard facts. But they are rigorously flexible in the right hands. The game often involves framing. Politicians and bureaucrats are masters of it. Continue reading
