The decline in US GDP reported for the first quarter is not a big deal, and it is very possible that it will be reversed when the data is revised over the next two months. But it is the wrong direction. If Donald Trump envisions that we will surpass China and retake the leadership as the world’s dominant economy, we are so far going the wrong way.
Climate Crisis
Jason Hickel: Outgrowing growth: why quality of life, not GDP, should be our measure of success
Mainstream economics still thinks growth is essential, but this blind belief in GDP is just enriching the rich and killing the planet. We don’t need more growth to improve people’s lives. By working less, buying […]
Geopolitics
The Times of Israel : Houthis claim ballistic missile attack, threaten to keep targeting Ben Gurion Airport
After the success of Yemeni Armed Forces in cutting off Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, a blockade is imposed on Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Palestine. A warning is issued to all airline companies […]
Economics
David Cronin: Ireland teams up with agency promoting Israel’s drones
The Dublin government takes a much weaker stance on Palestine than ordinary Irish people Read Article HERE
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