The firing of the anti-monopolist Barry Lynn at the behest of Google has brought the topic of tech monopolies into the political limelight in the US. This is a long read, but provides an insight into Lynn’s work and those pushing back. The question is, why is this hardly a topic in Europe? In the EU illegal cartels have become endemic and de facto tolerated by the EU, having to fear only minor fines in comparison to their transgression, thus translating into trans-European monopolies.
Austerity
Chris Dillow: Strategic Impotence
We can call it strategic impotence – using a claim to be unable to do something as means of pursuing one’s advantage or cementing privilege. Read here
Economics
Jonathan Cook: Forget liberating Ukraine – We first need to liberate our minds
Because we in the West are the strongest tribe on the planet, we are also the most deluded, the most propagandized, and the most dangerous. Read Here
Economics
Financial Post – Germany’s 10-year yield falls below 0% as traders slash ECB hike bets
Well, there will be a lot of German politicians who are going to be very disappointed, not to mention Hans-Werner Sinn, who still again got things wrong. Read Here
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