These questions about the #IndustrialRevolution as presented by Robert Tombs in his "The English and Their History" will always remain a guideline for the social sciences - since the answers to them inevitably depend on the individual theoretical approach.

#economics

Just sayin'...
But I know: This time is different, of course

#DeepSeek #markets #financialbubbles #AI

The #Edinburgh feeling is very strong tonight again - and I'd like nothing more than to finish my day's work with a decent #pint of Caledonian 80 or some other real ale in one of #AuldReekie's cosy pubs.
(Such as Bennet's Bar, pictured)

Enjoying the tech #selloff

(Before you ask: That's a rock-solid 12yr old standard issue #BlairAthol #SingleMalt in my glass)

#DeepSeek #RedScare #SputnikMoment

Harking back to another president's #inauguration, Lyndon B. Johnson's start into his own proper term was a very different kind of whirlwind: Though at times abrasive & difficult, too, #LBJ was a force for good - as millions of Americans can attest to today.
(photo credit: @lbjlibrary.bsky.social)

Great analysis by @r2rsquared.bsky.social and Markus of the role of #MonetaryPolicy re the rise and fall of #inflation.
Particularly the aspect that r* might've shifted due to monetary policy itself is intriguing and warrants further exploration.
https://personal.lse.ac.uk/reisr/papers/22-whypi.pdf

With Donald #Trump being inaugurated on Monday, I kick off my presence here with an analysis for my firm of various #tradewar scenarios, depending on how the 47th president chooses to implement his threats. Thread 🧵
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