Connecting the Dots Archive, March 2018

Twisted Reality and Fake CEOs
  • March 27, 2018

Twisted Reality and Fake CEOs

“Fake news” has become a buzzword, especially connected to social media. Which becomes even more worrisome in light of the recent scandal about Facebook’s shady data-sharing and advertising practices.

Read more
Idea Meritocracy, Expert Blindness, and the Fed
  • March 20, 2018

Idea Meritocracy, Expert Blindness, and the Fed

When you have a major problem, you consult an expert—at least, that’s the idea. But in recent years, we’ve learned the hard way that so-called “experts” don’t always know what they’re talking about.

Read more
The Full Employment Mirage
  • March 6, 2018

The Full Employment Mirage

Judging by the official 4.1% unemployment rate, US workers appear to be doing pretty well. Unlike a few years ago, almost everyone who wants a job has one. That’s an improvement.

Read more
Connecting the Dots

Archive


Interviews with leading experts digging deep on the most urgent stories you need to know about. Get Global Macro Update Interviews with leading experts digging deep on the most urgent stories you need to know about. Get Global Macro Update