How politicians will respond when a crisis unfolds.
Daily Analysis
Fiscal Rules Focused on Debt Don’t Necessarily Produce Good Outcomes
There’s one big problem with these rules.
France, Germany, and the 17th Theorem of Government
More people are now aware of this problem.
Italy, the Pack-a-Day Spending Habit, and the 20th Theorem of Government
Italy occasionally compounds its poor economic health with the fiscal equivalent of binge drinking.
Bulgaria and the 20th Theorem of Government
Good things happen when government is constrained.
Spain’s Risky Fiscal Status
The country will be disappearing by 2100
Can Milei-ism Save the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom needs a dramatic change.
A Debt Crisis for France?
A fiscal meltdown may be on the horizon.
The Netherlands and the 20th Theorem of Government
The Netherlands is a rare positive case study.
Switzerland’s Superior Fiscal Discipline
How does Switzerland’s prudence compare to Germany’s decline?