China vs. The USA: Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger?
The conventional wisdom was until recently that China would overtake the USA sometime soon. That now seems much less likely, says Victor Hill.
The conventional wisdom was until recently that China would overtake the USA sometime soon. That now seems much less likely, says Victor Hill.
The entire world is deep in debt. As interest rates rise further many will drown in the stuff, says Victor Hill.
Food price inflation in the UK is high and persistent – but capping prices by government fiat will not work, says Victor Hill.
Germany will have two EV-battery gigafactories by the end of the decade and France at least four. But what about the UK? Victor Hill considers what could happen if the UK doesn’t follow suit.
Central banks must tame inflation and maintain financial stability at the same time. That poses a dilemma, says Victor Hill.
The polarised debate about meat-eating is now driving food policy – for good and ill, says Victor Hill.
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have serious ramifications for us all, says Victor Hill.
The UK’s tax regime punishes those who create wealth, in order to fund unsatisfactory public services, says Victor Hill.
The reaction to the launch of ChatGPT has been borderline hysterical. Chatbots are just useful ‘zombies’ – there is absolutely nothing to worry about, says Victor Hill.
The total electrification of vehicular transport will be postponed, says Victor Hill.