Political Economy
From Social Media Likes to Economic Policy: Navigating the New Political Risk for Investors
A provocative article asks if a Facebook post could land you a cabinet job, highlighting a new political risk investors and business leaders must navigate.
Beyond the Ticker: Why Investors Must Understand the ‘Groyper’ Phenomenon
The “Groyper” movement signals a shift in conservative politics with deep implications for the economy, investing, and the future of global finance.
Economic Titans Clash: Wolf and Krugman on Power, Plutocracy, and the Future of Your Portfolio
Two of the world’s top economists, Martin Wolf and Paul Krugman, dissect the rise of plutocracy, its impact on the economy, and the future of investing.
The Affordability Paradox: Why a Strong Economy Feels So Expensive
The economy looks good on paper, but households feel the squeeze. We dissect the affordability crisis and its impact on finance and investing.
The Gramscian Playbook: How a Marxist Thinker Explains Trump’s Impact on the Global Economy
An Italian Marxist’s theories on cultural hegemony offer a powerful framework for understanding Trump’s impact on the global economy and investment landscape.
The Great Economic Rewind: Decoding the Trump Campaign’s High-Stakes Bet on Nostalgia
A deep dive into the Trump campaign’s strategy of using economic nostalgia to combat current cost-of-living concerns and its implications for the economy.
The Price of a Vote: Why Political Data Mining is a Ticking Time Bomb for the Economy
Political data mining makes dangerous assumptions that pose a systemic risk to the economy, stock market, and investor confidence.
Venezuela’s High-Stakes Election: A Political Gambit with Global Economic Consequences
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s risky political gambit against Maduro holds immense consequences for the global economy and investors.
The Affordability Paradox: Deconstructing Economic Promises and Their Impact on Your Portfolio
A deep dive into the “Make America Affordable Again” slogan, analyzing potential economic policies and their impact on investing, finance, and the stock market.
The Affordability Paradox: Deconstructing Trump’s 2024 Economic Blueprint for Investors
Trump’s “Make America Affordable Again” slogan meets economic reality. We analyze the policies, market impact, and what it means for your portfolio.
The Trump Card: How Presidential Politics and Netflix Upended an $83 Billion Media Mega-Deal
A President’s unexpected comments on Netflix threw an $83bn media merger into chaos. A deep dive into the intersection of politics, finance, and antitrust.
Trump’s “Baby Bonds”: A Radical Economic Experiment or a Populist Play?
A deep dive into Trump’s ‘baby bonds’ proposal. We analyze its economic impact, political motives, and potential future for finance and investing.