On Whose Research is the Case for Austerity Mistakenly Based? by Jeffrey Frankel – Project Syndicate

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Statue of John Harvard, founder of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the college yard. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an excellent article by Harvard Professor Jeffrey Frankel, published by Project Syndicate. It’s strongly recommended reading. Check it out!

On Whose Research is the Case for Austerity Mistakenly Based? by Jeffrey Frankel – Project Syndicate.

I very much enjoyed reading Jeffrey Frankel’s article which defends some of his Harvard colleagues who have been in the austerity firing line in recent months.

Like everything, life is not black and white. Perhaps, it is the politicians and their sponsors who have latched on to the austerity argument a little too firmly?

Any thoughts?

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Why I shifted sides in the UK’s civil war over Europe – FT.com – Gideon Rachman

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English: David Cameron at a Conservative Party Reception (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is a good article from Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs columnist at the Financial Times. It’s well worth a read. Check it out!

via Why I shifted sides in the UK’s civil war over Europe – FT.com.

After recent challenges from back-bench Tory MPs to UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, over the UK’s role in Europe, we are beginning to see more and more rational arguments prevail. Gideon Rachman is highly respected by the business community and his argument makes a great deal of sense to me.

Personally, my position remains unchanged, pro-European, anti-bureaucracy and anti-federalism.

Any thoughts?

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