The global coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold at a staggering pace, decimating lives, livelihoods and the normal functioning of society, as well as interrupting energy demand and CO2 emissions.
Economics
VoxEU: How Russian firms use international risk-sharing to mitigate the effects of sanctions
To reduce the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin is known to have compensated targeted sanctioned firms through various channels. Read HERE “The political warrior mowing down the Russian trade” 1791
Media
Branko Marcetic: Attacks on Freedom of the Press Are Ramping Up
The state of democratic rights for journalists in some of the world’s leading Western powers is becoming increasingly worrisome. In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Adam Tooze – Warfare without the state – New Keynesian shock therapy for Ukraine’s home front
When is MIT-style New Keynesianism not just NON Keynesian but ANTI Keynesian? When it recommends (along with sensible macro stabilization) radical, pro-business micropolicy to a country engaged in an existential fight for survival. Read Here
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