Search

A group of French economists has introduced the term FROGS to derogatorily refer to France's financial situation, which, with high levels of debt and public spending, faces recession risks if its fiscal balance is not addressed. #EconomíaFrancesa #DeudaSoberana #CrisisFinanciera (translated)

Marc Vidal, an economist, warns that the scarcity of land and the lengthy procedure to urbanize it are the main reasons why more housing is not being built in Spain, in addition to criticizing rental policies that protect existing tenants instead of helping those who are seeking housing. #crisisvivienda #alquiler #MarcVidal (translated)

According to economist Peter Heather and classicist John Rapley in their book Why Empires Fall: Rome, America and the Future of the West (2023), U.S. debt is part of a broader debate about imperial decline, as debt is a symptom of a change in the global distribution of wealth and power. #DeudaNacional #EconomíaGlobal #Hegemonía (translated)

In an interview, economist Mariana Mazzucato argues that it is necessary to predistribute to achieve the common good, rather than simply redistribute, and criticizes the privatization of knowledge and the growing dependence on philanthropy, advocating for a redefinition of social contracts and greater citizen participation. #BienComún #Economía #ParticipaciónCiudadana (translated)

As Chris Kennedy, an economist for the U.S. agency, points out, the attacks carried out by Kiev against Russian infrastructure and refineries, along with potential logistical problems, could translate into a reality of fuel flow lower than that agreed upon and hoped for by the two leaders. #DieselRusso #Trump #Energia (translated)

The Folha de S.Paulo published an opinion piece in which Celso Rocha de Barros accused Flávio of lying about people's money. The columnist stated that Flávio's aides were inferior quality economists who only promised benefits, without the accounts adding up. https://t.co/3DdyNYRpMT #economia #politica #opinião (translated)

The Economist considers that the early elections called by President Pedro Sánchez are a desperate gamble and warns that, despite his talent for risky moves, polls indicate that the PP and Vox could achieve an absolute majority. #Elecciones2026 #PedroSánchez #PolíticasPopulistas (translated)

Karina Michelin stated that the cover of the October 10 to 16 edition of *The Economist* featured the phrase “The Bolsonaros are back” and that the editorial described Brazil as a right-wing country. According to her, the magazine, which had made severe criticisms of Jair Bolsonaro, did not express support for the family but acknowledged a political shift in the country. Michelin wrote that after the first round, Flávio Bolsonaro entered the decisive race ahead of Lula, with about 47% of the valid votes against 45%. She said that the magazine considered him the favorite for October 25 and projected his victory. The author also attributed to the publication the assessment that the PL expanded its presence in the Senate and the Chamber, while the right consolidated its space in the largest electoral colleges. According to Michelin, the magazine linked Lula's decline to the cost of living, debt, fiscal difficulties, scandals, and the loss of strength of his discourse among young people. Michelin stated that the dominance of the PT faced a rupture that, in her view, could not be explained solely by anti-PT sentiment or by the figure of Jair Bolsonaro. Although Lula was still contesting the presidency and the ballots of October 25 would provide the final result, she concluded that the right was not a passing wave and that Brazilians had brought the Bolsonaros back. #Brasil #Política #Eleições (translated)

Mariana Mazzucato, an economist and advisor to various progressive governments, criticizes the lack of courage from governments to reform the tax system and argues that access to housing should be managed as a human right rather than as an asset, advocating for the construction of affordable housing and the creation of a public bank in Spain. #MarianaMazzucato #EconomíaComún #ViviendaSocial (translated)

Jean-Philippe Tanguy wrote that The Economist acknowledged, in his view, that the budgetary trajectory presented by Marine Le Pen reduced the interest rate gap between France and Germany. He contrasted this presentation with the remarks of Roland Lescure, which, according to him, were causing panic about the French debt. Tanguy added that the French would judge in the face of what he called media propaganda. https://t.co/O3PoMvTGo7 #Budget #Dette #France (translated)