Rishi Sunak is still flogging his failed freeports initiative as a success. If they were to take off, the winners would be dodgy operators.
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Friday, October 4, 2024
Freeports Are Dangerous
Topics: Europe, Free markets and their discontents, Globalization, Guest Post, Legal, Politics, Regulations and regulators, The destruction of the middle class, The dismal science, UK
Posted by Yves Smith at 5:22 am | 18 Comments »
How Corporations Are Fueling Geopolitical Tensions and Global Conflicts in the 21st Century
Multinational corporations with global reach are increasingly getting entangled in conflicts and geopolitical rivalries by supporting multiple sides.
Topics: Africa, Banking industry, Corporate governance, Globalization, Russia
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 5:00 am | 7 Comments »
Links 6/23/2024
Topics: Guest Post, Links
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 6:55 am | 198 Comments »
A National Cartel Fixing Rental Housing Prices: The Scandal Continues to Grow
The company at the heart of the rapacious conspiracy finally makes a statement following FBI raid in Atlanta and increasingly incriminating and devastating details.
Topics: CalPERS, Corporate governance, Free markets and their discontents, Market inefficiencies, Real estate, Regulations and regulators, Social policy, Social values, The destruction of the middle class
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 6:00 am | 64 Comments »
British Government Invents Phantom Skripals to Refuse to Testify in the Novichok Inquiry
A new lawyer materializes in a London court to say the Skripals refuse to testify in Novichok Inquiry, but it appears as though counsel has had no contact with the Skriprals.
Topics: Legal, Politics, Ridiculously obvious scams, Russia, UK
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 5:00 am | 21 Comments »
How Recycling Has Become a Largely Empty Gesture
Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the recycling logo of its worth.
Topics: Environment, Guest Post, Politics, Regulations and regulators
Posted by Yves Smith at 10:18 am | 73 Comments »
Links 6/22/2024
Topics: Links
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:55 am | 242 Comments »
Grieving the Family Cat in a Painfully Violent World
Despite large-scale tragedies and wrong, why grieving the death of small friends is not self-indulgent.
Topics: Guest Post, Middle East, Social values
Posted by Yves Smith at 1:05 am | 35 Comments »
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/21/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, pandemics; Allan McDonald and the Challenger debacle; Trump erases Biden money advantage after Bragg verdict; unexpected Bourdieu stan ~
Topics: Guest Post, Water Cooler
Posted by Lambert Strether at 2:00 pm | 122 Comments »
Links 6/21/2024
Topics: Links
Posted by Lambert Strether at 6:58 am | 167 Comments »
Experts: US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Hurt Patient Care at Ascension
Hospitals in the US and UK have been hit hard by cyber attacks, leaving practitioners struggling to offer care.
Topics: Guest Post, Health care, Regulations and regulators, Surveillance state, Technology and innovation
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:48 am | 9 Comments »
Latest Biometric Surveillance Scandal in UK Reveals Another Dark Side of AI-Powered Big Brother
This is where the truly dystopian applications of AI-powered surveillance technologies meet economics 101.
Topics: Guest Post
Posted by Nick Corbishley at 6:45 am | 8 Comments »
Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes on Energy Facilities
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy assets as Russia continues its campaign against the Ukraine grid. Who is doing more damage?
Topics: Doomsday scenarios, Energy markets, Guest Post, Infrastructure, Russia
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:17 am | 13 Comments »
Affordable Home Ownership Can Lead to Stronger Marital Relationships and Higher Birthrates
Quelle surprise! High home purchase costs are denting household formation and thus birthrates. But will policymakers do anything?
Topics: Economic fundamentals, Free markets and their discontents, Guest Post, Politics, Real estate, Social policy
Posted by Yves Smith at 5:53 am | 10 Comments »
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/20/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; early voting and October surprises; Trump and the Latino vote; Biden and the Latino vote; mask warriors ~
Topics: Guest Post, Water Cooler
Posted by Lambert Strether at 2:00 pm | 69 Comments »