Rafael Myro
@myrschez.bsky.social
Catedrático Emérito de Economía en la UCM.
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Losing moral authority, trust and respect. What could go wrong? paulkrugman.substack.com/p/sabotaging...
Sabotaging the Pax Americana
Trump and Musk are making us distrusted, friendless and weak
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Losing moral authority, trust and respect. What could go wrong? paulkrugman.substack.com/p/sabotaging...
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Delegates & experts are gathering in Geneva today to discuss the key outcomes of COP29 and their implications for trade, investment & climate finance.
These discussions will help set priorities for #COP30 in Brazil, ensuring that development remains at the heart of climate action. ow.ly/v1fX50UVvHn
These discussions will help set priorities for #COP30 in Brazil, ensuring that development remains at the heart of climate action. ow.ly/v1fX50UVvHn
February 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Delegates & experts are gathering in Geneva today to discuss the key outcomes of COP29 and their implications for trade, investment & climate finance.
These discussions will help set priorities for #COP30 in Brazil, ensuring that development remains at the heart of climate action. ow.ly/v1fX50UVvHn
These discussions will help set priorities for #COP30 in Brazil, ensuring that development remains at the heart of climate action. ow.ly/v1fX50UVvHn
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The Trump administration approved the sale of more than $7.4 billion in weapons to Israel, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to arming its top Middle Eastern ally despite global criticism over its actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
US to Sell Israel $7.4 Billion Worth of Bombs, Hellfire Missiles
The Trump administration approved the sale of more than $7.4 billion in weapons to Israel, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to arming its top Middle Eastern ally despite global criticism over its a...
www.bloomberg.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Trump administration approved the sale of more than $7.4 billion in weapons to Israel, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to arming its top Middle Eastern ally despite global criticism over its actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Longer-term perspective on the rise of US oligarchy
February 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Longer-term perspective on the rise of US oligarchy
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Opinión | "Los aranceles constituyen una solución simplista para problemas económicos profundamente complejos. Como toda medida populista, prometen beneficios inmediatos y visibles mientras ocultan costes a largo plazo", por Manuel Alejandro Hidalgo
El coste del populismo arancelario
La evidencia histórica y los indicadores económicos demuestran que estas políticas producen efectos adversos para los ciudadanos del país que las aplica
cincodias.elpais.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Opinión | "Los aranceles constituyen una solución simplista para problemas económicos profundamente complejos. Como toda medida populista, prometen beneficios inmediatos y visibles mientras ocultan costes a largo plazo", por Manuel Alejandro Hidalgo
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The attack on immigrants — which I don't think Trump can moderate — will make America poorer as well as uglier paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-deport...
The Deportation Nightmare Begins
Whatever Trump intends, this will spiral out of control
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The attack on immigrants — which I don't think Trump can moderate — will make America poorer as well as uglier paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-deport...
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The White House budget office has ordered a pause in grants, loans and other federal financial assistance, according to a memo sent to government agencies on Monday, potentially paralyzing a vast swath of programs and jeopardizing spending that Congress has mandated by law.
White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants
The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The White House budget office has ordered a pause in grants, loans and other federal financial assistance, according to a memo sent to government agencies on Monday, potentially paralyzing a vast swath of programs and jeopardizing spending that Congress has mandated by law.
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I have a post about Canada. It's very polite, because of course it is paulkrugman.substack.com/p/oy-canada
Oy, Canada
Economic lessons from the 51st state
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I have a post about Canada. It's very polite, because of course it is paulkrugman.substack.com/p/oy-canada
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Mike Luckovich gets it right as he always does
January 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mike Luckovich gets it right as he always does
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Between 2007 and 2023, South-South trade more than doubled from $2.3 trillion to $5.6 trillion, signaling new opportunities for developing economies.
Explore the Trade and Development Report ▶️ unctad.org/tdr2024
Explore the Trade and Development Report ▶️ unctad.org/tdr2024
January 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Between 2007 and 2023, South-South trade more than doubled from $2.3 trillion to $5.6 trillion, signaling new opportunities for developing economies.
Explore the Trade and Development Report ▶️ unctad.org/tdr2024
Explore the Trade and Development Report ▶️ unctad.org/tdr2024
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Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post that Meta had added Dana White, the chief executive of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and two other executives to its board.
Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board
Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post that Meta had added Dana White, the chief executive of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and two other executives to its board.
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This is a thread about remaking the tech sector.
January 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This is a thread about remaking the tech sector.
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Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government — the largest such project in Europe.
Italy Plans $1.5 Billion SpaceX Telecom Security Services Deal
Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government — the largest such project in Europe, people with knowledge of the matter...
www.bloomberg.com
January 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government — the largest such project in Europe.
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The EU leads as a global champion of fair, reliable trade, supported by the largest network of agreements.
Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.
By working together we are tackling global challenges and strengthening economic ties.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!3yqvVf
#EUTrade
Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.
By working together we are tackling global challenges and strengthening economic ties.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!3yqvVf
#EUTrade
January 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The EU leads as a global champion of fair, reliable trade, supported by the largest network of agreements.
Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.
By working together we are tackling global challenges and strengthening economic ties.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!3yqvVf
#EUTrade
Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.
By working together we are tackling global challenges and strengthening economic ties.
ℹ️ europa.eu/!3yqvVf
#EUTrade
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3… 2.. 1… The new EU Council Presidency starts now!
In the next six months, Poland will focus on:
⬜defence and security
🟥people and border protection
⬜resistance to disinformation
🟥business freedom
⬜energy
🟥agriculture
⬜health
For a safe and prosperous Europe for future generations.
poland25.eu
In the next six months, Poland will focus on:
⬜defence and security
🟥people and border protection
⬜resistance to disinformation
🟥business freedom
⬜energy
🟥agriculture
⬜health
For a safe and prosperous Europe for future generations.
poland25.eu
January 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
3… 2.. 1… The new EU Council Presidency starts now!
In the next six months, Poland will focus on:
⬜defence and security
🟥people and border protection
⬜resistance to disinformation
🟥business freedom
⬜energy
🟥agriculture
⬜health
For a safe and prosperous Europe for future generations.
poland25.eu
In the next six months, Poland will focus on:
⬜defence and security
🟥people and border protection
⬜resistance to disinformation
🟥business freedom
⬜energy
🟥agriculture
⬜health
For a safe and prosperous Europe for future generations.
poland25.eu
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🇦🇹🇫🇮🇸🇪 30 years since Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU.
Thanks to them, on 1 January 1995, our Union changed for the better. Together, we became a greater political, economic and cultural community.
And Europe has made them stronger.
Happy 30 years in the 🇪🇺 family!
Thanks to them, on 1 January 1995, our Union changed for the better. Together, we became a greater political, economic and cultural community.
And Europe has made them stronger.
Happy 30 years in the 🇪🇺 family!
January 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🇦🇹🇫🇮🇸🇪 30 years since Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU.
Thanks to them, on 1 January 1995, our Union changed for the better. Together, we became a greater political, economic and cultural community.
And Europe has made them stronger.
Happy 30 years in the 🇪🇺 family!
Thanks to them, on 1 January 1995, our Union changed for the better. Together, we became a greater political, economic and cultural community.
And Europe has made them stronger.
Happy 30 years in the 🇪🇺 family!
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In the 1970s, jeans weren’t considered presidential. Then came President Jimmy Carter.
Carter, who died on Sunday, would prove to be an Oval Office trendsetter. Nearly all the presidents who followed him were captured wearing jeans while in office.
Carter, who died on Sunday, would prove to be an Oval Office trendsetter. Nearly all the presidents who followed him were captured wearing jeans while in office.
Jimmy Carter Made Jeans Presidential
He projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform.
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:54 PM
In the 1970s, jeans weren’t considered presidential. Then came President Jimmy Carter.
Carter, who died on Sunday, would prove to be an Oval Office trendsetter. Nearly all the presidents who followed him were captured wearing jeans while in office.
Carter, who died on Sunday, would prove to be an Oval Office trendsetter. Nearly all the presidents who followed him were captured wearing jeans while in office.
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India puts into orbit two small satellites for its first space-docking experiment, a key step in ambitions to build a space station and send people to the moon
India Attempts First Space Docking in Bid to Join Elite Club
India put into orbit two small satellites for its first space docking experiment, a key step toward meeting the country’s ambitions to build its own space station and carry out a manned mission to the...
www.bloomberg.com
December 31, 2024 at 6:29 AM
India puts into orbit two small satellites for its first space-docking experiment, a key step in ambitions to build a space station and send people to the moon
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La economía española en 2024: un resumen del año a la luz de los últimos datos del INE, por @manujhidalgo.bsky.social
cincodias.elpais.com/economia/202...
cincodias.elpais.com/economia/202...
La economía española en 2024: un resumen del año a la luz de los últimos datos del INE
El consumo de los hogares, el turismo y las exportaciones tiran del crecimiento, pero las cifras identifican márgenes de mejora en la productividad por trabajador y las inversiones
cincodias.elpais.com
December 31, 2024 at 7:14 AM
La economía española en 2024: un resumen del año a la luz de los últimos datos del INE, por @manujhidalgo.bsky.social
cincodias.elpais.com/economia/202...
cincodias.elpais.com/economia/202...
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Breaking News: Finland seized an oil tanker it suspected of involvement in damaging undersea cables and suggested it could be part of a Russian shadow fleet.
Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Cable Is Cut
The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Breaking News: Finland seized an oil tanker it suspected of involvement in damaging undersea cables and suggested it could be part of a Russian shadow fleet.
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The Economist señala que las reformas de hace una década han sido dos ejes importantes para la evolución favorable de la macroeconomía de nuestro país. Si no se continúa con una agenda reformista, la posición puede empeorar pronto blog.funcas.es/rankings-econo… @scarboval.bsky.social en el blog.
Rankings económicos
Ha suscitado mucha atención la clasificación que el semanario The Economist ha hecho de las principales economías occidentales. España ha quedado en cabeza, seguida de Grecia e Italia, que prosigue…
https://blog.funcas.es/rankings-econo…
December 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM
The Economist señala que las reformas de hace una década han sido dos ejes importantes para la evolución favorable de la macroeconomía de nuestro país. Si no se continúa con una agenda reformista, la posición puede empeorar pronto blog.funcas.es/rankings-econo… @scarboval.bsky.social en el blog.
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Data and science show us that we should expect more frequent disasters—but pre-arranged financing to respond to them quickly has remained scarce.💰🌪️
Steven Goldfinch examines why the financing is lagging, and what needs to change:
www.cgdev.org/blog/next-di...
Steven Goldfinch examines why the financing is lagging, and what needs to change:
www.cgdev.org/blog/next-di...
The Next Disaster Is Coming. Where Is the Pre-Arranged Financing?
For too long disasters have been considered unexpected and unforeseeable. A force majeure on a country’s development and fiscal planning. This has led to governments largely taking a reactive approach...
www.cgdev.org
December 20, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Data and science show us that we should expect more frequent disasters—but pre-arranged financing to respond to them quickly has remained scarce.💰🌪️
Steven Goldfinch examines why the financing is lagging, and what needs to change:
www.cgdev.org/blog/next-di...
Steven Goldfinch examines why the financing is lagging, and what needs to change:
www.cgdev.org/blog/next-di...