Austerity vs. stimulus

The UK and USA make for interesting case studies in their differing responses to the global recession.  A pity that NZ followed the wrong leader.

Teetering on the brink

Over the last couple of months two potential crises have been unfolding in two very different countries. Greece and America both looked to be in danger of defaulting on their huge debts and triggering a cascade of disastrous consequences.  The situation is still unfolding…

Socialist America

The health care debate going on in America is a very serious debate, and who wins it has important implications for what kind […]