There are tides in the affairs of the globe as well as those of nations and of individuals. Right now the tide of international cooperation and of multilateral institutions is ebbing. Preference for national autonomy is flowing. For some, these…
Size matters in producing, consuming markets
Size matters, at least in many economic sectors, if not in the personal attributes of GOP presidential candidates. Candidate debate comparisons aside, there were three examples of this in the news last week: The effect of rising oil prices on…
Will global prices undermine PolyMet?
Copper-nickel mining in northeastern Minnesota remains in the news as PolyMet’s environmental impact statement was deemed adequate by the state last week, putting the project one step further on a long path, with many needed permits yet ahead. But Twin…
Fiscal process often misunderstood
U.S presidents do not have the authority to spend money from the federal Treasury. That is primarily a congressional function. Keep that in mind as presidential candidates from any party tout what they will do if elected. History shows us…