Tag: Economists
China censors its economists in the name of zero Covid policy
China does not like birds of doom, nor the outspokenness of its economists. Hao Hong, one of China’s most reputable analysts, quit his job at one of the country’s major…
Economists in Germany warn: How much longer will there be economic growth?
Economists in Germany warn How much longer will there be economic growth? 05/01/2022 10:47 am In view of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, economic experts are unanimous: economic growth…
Federal government aid package: Economists warn against lowering energy prices
Federal government aid package Economists warn against falling energy prices 04/23/2022, 09:40 am The federal government wants to reduce the energy tax rates on petrol and diesel from the beginning…
“300 euros are not enough”: economists are demanding an energy flat rate for pensioners
“300 euros is not enough” Economists call for an energy allowance for pensioners 04/22/2022, 11:17 am The calls for payment of the energy flat rate to pensioners are getting louder.…
China expected to hit growth target despite COVID-19 – economists
BOAO, China, April 20 (Reuters) – China remains on track to meet its growth target of around 5.5% in 2022, despite the COVID-19 outbreak plaguing the country, as it has…
“How, under the Vichy regime, economists began to become experts”
Chronic. While German and Italian economists were very interested in the role of their predecessors during the “dark years”, their French colleagues remained modestly aloof from the subject. Facts and…
Economists call for global registry of hidden fortunes
fLeading economists such as Joseph Stiglitz from the USA and Thomas Piketty from France have called on the G20 countries to create a global register of hidden wealth. In an…
Economists including Piketty and Stiglitz want to target the hidden money of wealthy Russians
Several renowned economists, including Frenchman Thomas Piketty and American Joseph Stiglitz, urge G20 leaders in a letter to create a global asset registry to better target the hidden fortunes of…
Fed to hike rates aggressively in coming months, economists say
With the jobless rate nearing a record high, inflation at its highest in four decades, and soaring global commodity prices set to persist, most analysts believe the Fed needs to…
“Definitely unrest on the markets”: Economists: Victory for Le Pen would shake stock markets
“Definitely unrest in the markets” Economists: Le Pen win would shake stock markets 04/08/2022 10:59 am A few days before the presidential election in France, a neck-and-neck race is emerging.…
Economists, conspicuously absent from the presidential campaign
SEVERIN MILLET It’s grandstand season. Less than two weeks before the ballot, as with every election, texts of support are beginning to circulate in the community of economists. One is…
Olaf Scholz and the economists: U-turn by the Chancellor
PPoliticians, according to an old bon mot, use economists like drunkards use lanterns: They are not looking for light, but support. During his time as Federal Minister of Finance, Olaf…