Another Friday – another post full of interesting links for our readers!
1. A good tradition is to start with links from Michael Fuenfzig – today we have two of them. First, a well-known North Korea specialist Andrei Lankov talks on the evolution of the personal income in DPRK. 2. And second, NY Times reports a new problem in Zimbabwe – no pocket change. 3. Interesting fact from Mark Perry for those who think that American manufacture is in decline. Impressive, though not very flattering for Russia and Canada. 4. From him again...
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Apr
20
Another Friday – another post full of interesting links for our readers!
1. Our own Michael Fuenfzig suggests visiting Investor.ge, not least for these two contributions from our ISET colleagues – Monica Ellena and Michael himself. 2. Ever wonder who has the most natural resources in the world? Here’s the answer. Not quite surprising, is it? 3. If you live in a poor country, let it at least be sunny – that’s what this story about solar energy teaches us. Oh, if Georgian readers are interested in how much an average resident of Manhatt...
Apr
14
It’s Good Friday (well, chronologically second, orthodox installment of it anyway) and more econolinks are on the way.
1. Let’s start with Nick Rowe aka Worthwhile Canadian Initiative, teaching inflation targeting with ISLM. I must say I really like his style. 2. A couple of links from Michael Fuenfzieg:
a. First the Atlantic Cities declare Tbilisi to be the next big foodie city. Anyone who has eaten here can certainly attest to that. And I certainly agree that Tekuna Gachechiladze is the one to watch, her Georgian Fusion (Mandari) restauran...
Apr
06
We should rename Friday to Econlinksday – at least on the ISET blog. So here are the links:
1. Nick Rowe, aka Worthwhile Canadian Initiative continues offering some unorthodox views. This time it’s inflation targeting vs. gold standard. 2. The Economist’s Free Exchange blog discusses whether the ECB’s response to crisis has been adequate. 3. The American Interest describes a(n almost) paradise that is export-oriented America. 4. GOOD walks us through the recent economic developments in the US (use left-right arrows to nav...
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