Germany’s sickly economy | Europe’s World -Philippe Legraine


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This is an insightful, must-read article by Philippe Legraine on the Germany‘s economy and why it might not be best practice for the rest of Europe.

via Germany’s sickly economy | Europe’s World.

The article paints a powerful picture of Germany holding down wage rates to encourage exports. Unfortunately, some of Germany’s major export markets are suffering, so should Germany perhaps now be reflating her domestic economy instead?

Thoughts?

Trends in the UK economy | Visual.ONS


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There’s some great graphics here from ONS. It’s worth a view. Check it out!

via Trends in the UK economy | Visual.ONS.

Yes, the UK’s doing pretty well but there are two deeply worrying trends identified.

Thoughts?