Deglobalization and Disruption Meets Deconstruction: Isaiah Berlin and the Crooked Timber of Trading
Danny Rodrick might have been right after all when he argued in his 1997 book (titled Has Globalization Gone Too Far?) that we should be careful how far we are pushing the boundaries of globalization. Globalization inevitably gave rise to some tensions and facts, such...Xenophon’s Oeconomicus Meets the Rabbits that Got the Guns
In last week’s commentary, we discussed some perspectives of gathering clouds over the short-term horizon (6-10 months). We expressed the opinion that caution is warranted regarding new market highs given that small caps do not follow the rally, and most importantly...When the Rabbits Get the Guns
Data from around the world show that economic activity is slowing down. At the same time, the trade uncertainty exacerbates the concerns that a slowdown crowned with an intensifying trade war during geopolitical disputes could derail growth and expectations at a time...Cryptocurrencies and Pseudocurrencies Meet Homer: The Tale of New Wine in Old Wineskins Continues
What happens if you put new wine into old wineskins? Simply, the old wineskin will burst during the process of fermentation and then a mess will be created, value will be destroyed, and productive resources will be wasted. Societies have been experimenting with fiat...Weaponizing Foolhardiness in the Midst of Rising Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Risks
“My fellow Americans, the time has come to confront the Chinese in the only way they know. Money talks and when money talks everyone is condemned to listen. Therefore, effective next Monday we are suspending the trading of all Chinese companies which are traded in...Sign Up for Our Publications
