US economist Prof. Kenneth Rogoff from the elite US university Harvard warns in BILD that "the wounded lion can become even more dangerous." #Deutschland #Trump #Wirtschaft (translated)
The renowned finance scholar Berthold Wigger, known for his contributions to social and economic policy as well as his membership in the Kronberg Circle, has passed away at the age of 60. #Ökonom #Finanzwissenschaftler #KronbergerKreis (translated)
Despite economic growth and positive GDP figures, Americans are more dissatisfied than ever, making the midterms a crucial election regarding the nation's economic course. #USWirtschaft #Zwischenwahlen2026 #TrumpWirtschaft (translated)
The USA is urging Europe to import Russian gas again, but experts warn of the political and economic risks of such a deal, which is reminiscent of Donald Trump's approach. #RussischesGas #Energiepolitik #EUUSA (translated)
Economists warn that the housing shortage in Germany is hindering economic growth, as high housing costs burden households and make it difficult to switch to more productive jobs. #Wohnraum #Wirtschaftswachstum #Wohnungsmarkt (translated)
The pro-Russian President of Bulgaria, Iliana Yotova, won the runoff against the pro-Western economist Andrey Gyurov with 57.58 percent and is now calling for negotiations with Russia, while voter turnout remained low once again. #Bulgarien #Präsidentenwahl #IlijanaJotowa (translated)
Ilijana Jotowa, the pro-Russian head of state of Bulgaria, has won the presidential election against the pro-Western economist Andrej Gjurow, while voter turnout remained at a historically low level of only 27 percent. #BulgarienWahlen #IlijanaJotowa #Russland (translated)
The Nobel Prize-winning economist and climate expert William D. Nordhaus, known for his advocacy of balanced climate protection taking economic costs into account, has died at the age of 85. #Klimaökonom #WilliamDNordhaus #Klimaschutz (translated)
The author wrote that Star Trek is more than an economic model and represents a decisive rejection of racism, nationalism, and discrimination. In this world, diversity is a strength, as well as LGBTQ+ equality and the overcoming of patriarchal structures, which are the foundations of civilization. #StarTrek #Diversität #Gleichberechtigung #DE (translated)
In October 2026, the inflation rate in Germany fell to 2.8 percent, mainly due to declining fuel prices, but economists warn of a possible renewed increase in inflation at the beginning of the year. #Inflation #Energiepreise #Verbraucherpreise (translated)
The Administrative Court of Wiesbaden has decided that the economist Veronika Grimm was violated in her rights by the disclosure obligations of the new compliance code of the Expert Council, which does not resolve the ongoing dispute over her dual role as a council member and supervisory board member at Siemens Energy. #Wirtschaftsweise #VeronikaGrimm #Compliance (translated)
IHS economist Holger Bonin paints a gloomy picture of job prospects in retail, advising employees to switch to health and leisure professions, while a fact check reveals a more nuanced view of the industry. #Handel #Jobwechsel #Wirtschaft (translated)
Dr. Rainer Zitelmann wrote that Germany needs meaning as Chancellor. In an excerpt he shared, the economist sharply criticized the policy of the Merkel years regarding the nuclear phase-out, the softening of Hartz IV reforms, and social policy, recommending to reverse 15 years of Merkel's policies. The economist also criticized the energy transition, stating that its assumptions and promises had proven to be "nonsense." https://t.co/jcpzU4Oz0W #Bundeskanzler #Politik #Merkel (translated)
The author of the article wrote that Hans-Werner Sinn criticized the CDU policy and classified the relevant years of his account as destructive. Furthermore, he accused Friedrich Merz of continuing the course and steering towards an economic catastrophe. https://t.co/tjR7N0Og8g #CDU #Wirtschaft #Politik #DE (translated)
Regina Laska criticized statements made by economist Hans-Werner Sinn in a conversation with Ronzheimer. Sinn had blamed the EU CO₂ regulations for the decline of the German automotive industry and said that Chinese and possibly French manufacturers could build better electric cars. Laska countered that Volkswagen is Europe's market leader in electric cars. Sinn also stated that German car executives could not have acted faster and that the Audi CEO must cater to shareholders' interests. In this context, Laska pointed to the elimination of 7,500 jobs in Germany and a factory she estimated at four billion dollars, which was promised by Trump on the campaign stage. She accused Sinn of blaming the industry for the failures of the EU and portraying climate protection as ineffective. Laska criticized that critical inquiries in the conversation did not prevent Sinn from elaborating on his views in detail. She doubted that employees in Aurich and Emden would benefit from his account, asking whether they might be inclined to vote for the AfD because of it. In her estimation, Sinn's narrative would likely remain more memorable than the inquiries, while China is producing electric cars in the millions. As a counterexample, Laska cited Norway: there, 98 percent of newly registered cars are electric, and according to her, the country is doing well. She also noted that there are many German brands on Norwegian roads and that Norwegians are buying them. Laska warned that Germany could one day become the Rust Belt that Sinn had previously described. #EU #Autoindustrie #Klimaschutz (translated)
The economist Maximilian Kasy emphasizes in his book that control over artificial intelligence should not be in the hands of large corporations, but must be designed democratically to maximize social welfare. #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Demokratie #Ökonomie (translated)
Scientists emphasize at the World Biodiversity Conference the necessity of viewing the loss of biodiversity as a health risk, as it brings not only ecological but also significant economic consequences due to rising allergies and healthcare costs. #Biodiversität #Gesundheit #Allergien (translated)
Mariana Mazzucato's new book "A Capitalism That Works for Everyone" presents her vision of a "Stakeholder Economy" that places the common good at the center of economic relationships. #Gemeinwohl #Ökonomie #Kapitalismus (translated)
An economist explains that the slump in Germany is leading to a decline in exports. (translated)
In the podcast Löhr & Pennekamp, economist Isabella Weber discusses her proposals for an antifascist economic policy and the introduction of price controls in response to the growing leftist populism in Germany, while also addressing the challenges and uncertainties of the current economic situation. #Populismus #antifaschistischeWirtschaftspolitik #Marktfundamentalismus (translated)
