Journal of the Plague Years XVIII – AstraZeneca and the Unloved Vaccine
It was developed in record time and made available at cost price. It is easy to transport and store. It…
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Economics & Markets
Markets are priced for perfection – you need to keep an eye on politics
The big decisions that will influence markets will come out the political arena, and it’s all going to happen in…
4 years ago
Charge Point Frenzy: the EV transition
It may be that those who facilitate the EV revolution will prosper more than those who manufacture EVs, writes Victor…
4 years ago
Demographic dislocation: should we be worried?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, birth rates are plummeting. This may be more than just a temporary response…
4 years ago
SPACs, NFTs and the ‘casino’ economy
Mark Watson-Mitchell is concerned that investors may be exhibiting irrational exuberance when it comes to certain areas of the market.
4 years ago
How to handle a dragon: China’s threat to the West
China is becoming more assertive, even aggressive. But can we realistically rein in China’s excesses without risk, asks Victor Hill?
4 years ago
Journal of the Plague Years XVII: The Brexit Pandemic
A flailing European leadership is behaving irrationally on vaccines. And the de-coupling of the UK from the EU will now…
4 years ago
Decarbonisation rules (but it doesn’t come cheap)
A carbon neutral future is attainable and will eventually improve living standards. But it will be costly to achieve, writes…
4 years ago
The Wolf of inflation prowls menacingly beyond the city gates
Inflation is a beast which can sleep for decades and then revive - and then kill or maim the weak…
4 years ago
An investment strategy for (a lack of) inflation?
Inflation expectations are on the rise, but what happens if those expectations fail to materialise?
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