Mr. Trump: Can You Deliver it?
After The Trump Triumph
photo: Gage Skidmore The Trump victory was a “stunning surprise” to Washington and mainstream media. But it was very much in line with voter distrust in…
US 2016: Fight for Leadership Begins After the Election
After the bizarre 2016 election, Washington faces a slate of investigations and a gridlock. Internationally, threats include new Cold War(s). Depending on the outcome, the…
Election Time: Will Populism Block Effective, Needed Policies?
Key takeaway – The global economy is stagnating, financial markets are jittery and citizens disfranchised. Effective policy options are available, but – alas –…
Roubini Global Thought Leaders
Peyton’s Arm Strength Over Time
photo: Jeffrey Beall A friend said something the other night about Peyton Manning that…
Is the Euro Irreversible? Computer Says ‘No’
Here is a logician’s or mathematician’s approach to disprove Draghi’s “the euro is irreversible”…
Modigliani and Miller at the IMF
In a paper on tax policy, leverage and macroeconomic stability published on 10 November, the…
Election Time: Will Populism Block Effective, Needed Policies?
Key takeaway – The global economy is stagnating, financial markets are jittery and citizens…
US 2016 Election: Will US-China Relations Change
photo: DonkeyHotey After one of the most degrading races in postwar history, US presidential campaigns are…
Why Do Top Execs Fear Trump, and Fear to Say So?
photo: Gage Skidmore It is not surprising that there is little love for Donald Trump’s presidential…