Mike Norman Economics

It's good to see Philip Geraldi sitting on the panel. [embedded content] Jason Hirthler, investigative journalist & author of The Sins of Empire: Unmasking American Imperialism What are the goals of US "regime change" in Syria? How does the U.S media narrative affect the crisis, and relate to U.S interventionism in the Middle East? What can we learn from the Western coverage of the recent chemical attacks on Syrian civilians, the role of the White Helmets, and other questionable aspects...

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The mask drops! [embedded content] French President Emmanuel Macron says he will seek to criminalize anti-Zionism. The announcement has already provoked intense opposition, and the controversy appears certain to take some of the focus away from the anti-government Yellow Vest movement.

This is an important issue and some background is needed. This is a fundamental issue in epistemology. As such it involves not only mathematics and science but also philosophy and logic. It is not an exaggeration to assert that this debate has been going on for millennia around the world and it remains undecided, which implies the need for further exploration. To claim certainty under such circumstances is premature. Furthermore, the certainty of models comes from the logic and math....

Jeffrey Sachs becomes the first major conventional economist and public figure to advocate the Green New Deal as necessary and affordable. No qualifiers. This is a huge step forward.Jeffrey Sachs doesn't mention MMT in his justification for the affordability of the GND and associated progressive programs because he sees this policy proposal as being cost-saving rather than "budget-busting." It "pays for" itself and actually "saves" money. No need for a "socialist" government to pony...

Beijing is able to court both Iran and Saudi Arabia at the same, something the U.S. is unable to do since American foreign policy is often dictated by human rights concerns. So Iran, a theocratic democracy with a modicum of right is violating human rights, whereas Saudi Arabia, a hereditary hyper-authoritarian dictatorship aka theocratic monarchy that follows the interpretation of Wahhabism, which is the strictest and most anti-liberal form of Islam, is not violating human rights as the...

This is a good interview.Alastair Crook says says how the U.S. is losing ground to Russia and China as these countries strive to improve their standard of living and so are catching up with the U.S. He says the U.S. is making a mistake thinking they can cripple these countries economically and military as this has never worked on the past.Alastair Crooke says the U.S. is putting all its money into the military and turning its economy over to a war orientated one. That scam!Just think if all...

Merkel refuses to make Germany a powerless colony of the US in addition to be an obedient vassal. As always, follow the money. See also Tom Luongo's Merkel Stands Against Trump’s Energy Dominance. Tom Luongo Merkel Draws the Line Against TrumpSee alsoMedium — Insurge IntelThe “disintegration” of global capitalism could unleash world war 3, warns top EU economist Nafeez AhmedSee alsoMoon of AlabamaU.S. Efforts To Block Huawei Gives China An Advantage

Interesting title since the primary issue of the day is the survival of life on Planet Earth as the sixth extinction progresses. Should be "Planet earth to AEI."Bond vigilantes again.AEIPlanet earth to Modern Monetary Theorists Desmond Lachman |AEI scholar, previously managing director and chief emerging market economic strategist at Salomon Smith Barney after serving as deputy director in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Policy Development and Review Department