Growth
Friday Fodder (30/24)
Working from home is good for (almost) everyone; QLD Inc wants to operate its service stations, at great cost; lawyers don’t make good economists, Google edition; how nations escape poverty; why we should welcome cheap toasters; and the Romans really loved roads.
Russia's Black Death
Russia’s booming consumer spending will eventually crash back down to earth, following a historical pattern seen in times of war and disaster, including the 14th century’s Black Death.
Where's the efficiency?
As low-productivity sectors like health care rapidly expand, Australia faces a pressing need to boost productivity in other areas to maintain economic growth and living standards.
What's up with Canada?
Despite its proximity to the US and abundant natural resources, Canada’s economy is hampered by inter-provincial trade barriers, powerful domestic cartels, and declining productivity, leaving it vulnerable to global trade tensions.