I’ve run into quite a few investment bankers since Trump took office who have explained that the president’s removal from office, regardless of how it comes about, will be good for world stock markets. The core reason, of course, is …
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Profiting from Others’ Misery
In large measure, these times here in the United States are defined by an astonishing level of selfishness. Hell, we have a president who clearly couldn’t care less about anyone but himself.
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Transitioning from Fossil Fuels: Is That Really Controversial?
The concept of an energy transition came up briefly in the latter of the two presidential debates, where Biden suggested that he supported the phasing out of fossil fuels. When he pointed out that fossil fuels pollute, Trump tried to …
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The Pope and Environmental Responsibility
For the first time in 1600 years, the Catholic Church is led by a pontiff with abiding and deep-seated humanistic views. Now, the Pope calls for divestment from companies not committed to environmental stewardship. Truly great stuff. FWIW, this is …
JPMorgan Chase Commits to Climate-Aligned Finance
From this: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) commends JPMorgan Chase for announcing today that it will shape its core business to align with the Paris Agreement on climate change. JPMorgan Chase is one of the founding partners of RMI’s Center for Climate-Aligned Finance, …
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COVID-19 and the Economy
Should decisions about re-opening the U.S. economy be made purely based on epidemiology? Of course not. Sure, suppose you come up with an idea for a COVID-19 policy, e.g., re-opening restaurants with no indoor seating, and you run it by …
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Slovenia May Be Reconsidering Its Adoration for Trump
My wife and I had an amusing incident that I thought I’d share, hoping that it will make you smile too. Almost exactly a year ago, we were travelling in Central Europe with an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and wherever we …
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Well Managed Renewable Energy Companies
A reader asks: Do you know of any renewable energy companies that you think are well managed and positioned in their markets/industries? I want to start looking into rebalancing my investments. Glad you asked. Tom Konrad, PhD is a close associate …
Restaurant Owners: Trump Has Failed Us
Yes, Trump, with his dishonest and self-interested botching of the COVID-19 response, restaurants have been hurt very badly. But think of how few industries haven’t felt pain. I suppose delivery services, e-retailers, manufacturers of face masks and toilet paper have …
Poland May Be Moving to Phase Out Coal
There’s a lot to love about Poland. The land of Frederik Chopin, great vodka, awe-inspiring architecture, and a rich history of scientific breakthroughs that includes the work of Nicolas Copernicus and Marie Curie. (Pictured: Warsaw’s Belvedere Restaurant, IMO one of …
