Simply untrue. I refer you to the article I wrote on this just over 4 years ago based on the work by Stephen Rose at the Brookings Institute. https://www1.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2021… (View Post)

I stand corrected. And agree. :) (View Post)

The mistake you make is in equating GDP/Capita with the indicvidual wealth and wellbeing of the majority of the population. The US from 1970 onwards is a classic example. WHilst GDP and GDP/Capita bo… (View Post)

Dark chocolate beats 'milk' hands down. It is not only tastier, it is better for you as well. Milk chocolate is the infantalisation of food. (View Post)

I agree. And that is what it used to mean. But that is not the case any more. Free trade in the modern sense means the ability of multinationals to operate anywhere in the world to maximise their pro… (View Post)