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Author Archives: Tom J Velk

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False signals, and need for trans-Pacific shared civilization

by Tom J Velk January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

Most of the world suffers from a combination of recession and inflation. This is true despite unsophisticated readings of so-called growth statistics (really spending stats) showing sometimes negative and sometimes meager upside numbers.  To my mind, this is the case certainly for the US and China, which are now and have been for much of the […]

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On central banks, governments, and universal woes therefrom

by Tom J Velk January 9, 2023January 9, 2023
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Fighting recession/inflation: a more sensible approach

by Tom J Velk December 21, 2022December 21, 2022
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The connection between inflation and recession

by Tom J Velk December 4, 2022December 4, 2022
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Passing the torch of financial power

by Tom J Velk November 25, 2022November 25, 2022
Pinocchio on the shelf. Photo: iStock
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Getting honest about ranking inflation

by Tom J Velk November 21, 2022November 21, 2022
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International law, in theory and practice

by Tom J Velk October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
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The mechanics of recession, inflation

by Tom J Velk September 23, 2022September 23, 2022
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The false dawn of inflation relief

by Tom J Velk September 5, 2022September 5, 2022
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How bad will global economy get?

by Tom J Velk August 13, 2022August 13, 2022
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Bitcoin no panacea

by Tom J Velk August 9, 2022August 9, 2022
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Why recession follows from recession

by Tom J Velk July 25, 2022July 25, 2022
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Analyzing green ideology

by Tom J Velk July 12, 2022July 12, 2022
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How East and West can benefit from mutual trust

by Tom J Velk June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
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Inflation, failed policy, and unmet dreams

by Tom J Velk May 31, 2022May 31, 2022
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Politicians refuse to face reality on causes of inflation

by Tom J Velk April 12, 2022April 12, 2022
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Is current world inflation incurable?

by Tom J Velk February 23, 2022February 23, 2022
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How ‘Stagflation 2.0’ affects the West – and the East

by Tom J Velk February 1, 2022February 1, 2022
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Understanding inflation, and why it matters

by Tom J Velk July 5, 2021July 5, 2021
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Insurrections, real and fake

by Tom J Velk February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

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