October 6, 2009
by Strangely
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How Bad was Thatcher’s Recession compared to the Current Economic Slump? Q. Well, how would you find out, exactly? A. Surprisingly easily. This graph here compares historical economic slumps with the current one, on a month by month basis. It’s … Continue reading
February 24, 2009
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Willie Sutton In a curious parallel with the Great Depression when many millions lost their homes and money, I’m reminded about the phrase reputedly said by a USA bank robber of the time, and how it could equally well be … Continue reading
November 11, 2008
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Today’s the 90th anniversary of the armistice, the end of the war to end all wars as it was called. All we seem to have had here in the UK is pictures of loads of stark white, neatly arranged tombstones … Continue reading