DONALD TRUMP´S ECONOMIC INHERITANCE IN 7 CHARTS / THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Donald Trump’s economic inheritance in 7 charts The only president to take office during a stronger economy is George HW Bush by: Laur...

THE AGE OF INCOMPETENCE / PROJECT SYNDICATE

The Age of Incompetence J. Bradford DeLong   BERKELEY – On January 20, 2017, US President-elect Donald Trump will take office havi...

THE SOVIET UNION AND RUSSIA: TRAGEDY AND FARCE / GEOPOLITICLA FUTURES

The Soviet Union and Russia: Tragedy and Farce Russia’s recent military adventures have mostly aimed to create an illusion of strength. ...

BARACK´S LAST BANK BASH / THE WALL STREET JOURNAL REVIEW & OUTLOOK

Barack’s Last Bank Bash Former villains are now victims in a final round of official larceny.     Photo: PA Wire...

A BRAZILIAN BRIBERY MACHINE / THE FINANCIAL TIMES

A Brazilian bribery machine Record fine for illegal payments by Odebrecht raises hopes of end to the country’s culture of impunity ...

IS THE PARTY OVER? / BARRON´S MAGAZINE

Is the Party Over? Markets usually soften just after a new President takes the helm but based on an unpredictable 2016, anything is possi...

ECONOMISTS VERSUS THE ECONOMY

Economists versus the Economy Robert Skidelsky .   LONDON – Let’s be honest: no one knows what is happening in the world economy toda...

THE TRUMP MATRIX / THE NEW YORK TIMES OP EDITORIAL

The Trump Matrix Ross Douthat      Credit Eric Thayer for The New York Times            Anyone who tells you, with p...