Agreed, in the round. Especially about whether the gains are sustainable-I remember back in 2007 it felt as though the whole system there was a house of cards built on 8% growth rates. I’m amazed it … (View Post)

FPT This is very cogently argued and quite persuasive as to the reasons for the initial reporting, but I wonder if the BBC’s reluctance to admit fault today has another cause. It seems to be that ove… (View Post)

FPT What about the rise of China? That had a huge impact on absolute poverty but doesn’t fit your narrative, particularly the democracy part. (View Post)

Er, isn’t that three things? And (this is meant with the greatest respect) I do suspect that those three might be filtered through their father and father - in- laws somewhat curmudgeonly worldview, … (View Post)

I wonder about 2 with huge amounts of aid going into Gaza. In my view, as you say, the only way to defeat Hamas is through Gazan prosperity. If I was Biden I’d be using my political weight to persuad… (View Post)