Monthly Archives: January 2015

Politics make for strange bed-fellows

Good morning, The GDP of Greece has declined 25% in nominal terms since the beginning of the crisis. In terms of the US economy this would be equivalent to the total loss of the GDPs of California, Texas, and Arkansas. … Continue reading

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Go Varoufakis Go

Good morning, Many believe that the Syriza victory in Greece will open a new chapter in the short history of the EU. Whether the ensuing events will lead to a better union, a worse union, or a break up will … Continue reading

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