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Chartbook by Adam Tooze delves into economic analyses, global historical events, and their interconnections. It examines challenges in China's economy, the Eurozone's crisis, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental issues, offering diverse interpretations on authoritarian economies, financial systems, and the dynamics within conflicts and policy decisions globally.

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Chartbook 238: Making & remaking the most important market in the world. Or why everyone should read Menand and Younger on Treasuries.

1673 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
💰 Finance Market structure Financial history
  1. The US Treasury market liquidity is crucial for the global financial system.
  2. The issuance of public debt is intricately tied to the creation of credit and money in a public-private partnership.
  3. Changes in the Treasury market structure, from banks to capital markets to non-bank actors, have implications for systemic stability.

Chartbook 237: Whither China? (4): Zero-Covid myths, dynamic clearing & the Omicron crisis of 2022

1702 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics China COVID-19 Policy Economy Mortality
  1. The zero-Covid policy in China was not always about sustained repression, but involved dynamic clearing to contain outbreaks.
  2. The economic impact of China's Covid policy was influenced more by global demand and housing market than by the lockdowns.
  3. The sudden abandonment of zero-Covid in China in 2022 resulted in a significant projected death toll, showcasing the complexity and consequences of the regime's decisions.

Top Links 363 Gaza's destruction, how motherhood hurts careers, America's global profits, cricket flour & the parable of the hostages.

300 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Photography
  1. The post is about top links covering various topics like Gaza's destruction and the impact of motherhood on careers.
  2. It features an exhibit called 'Quantum Traces' by Carolina Fusilier from Mexico City.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, with an option to subscribe and access the content.

Top Links 369 The lasagne of European farm politics, South African power cut misery, uninsurable weather & Adrienne Rich

228 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Painter
  1. The post discusses a variety of topics like European farm politics, South African power cuts, and uninsurable weather.
  2. The images and links shared in the post are from the Chartbook Newsletter by Adam Tooze.
  3. There is a mention of French painter and poet Jean-Michel Atlan's tragic life and his time at a mental health facility.
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Chartbook: Whither China? Part II - Posen v. Pettis or "authoritarian impasse" v. "structural dead-end"

1859 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics China Global Trade Economic Analysis
  1. Different interpretations exist regarding China's economic problems, with one side emphasizing authoritarian impasse and the other focusing on structural issues.
  2. The authoritarian impasse view highlights an inevitable downfall of authoritarian regimes, while the structural analysis points to socio-economic inequality as the root cause of China's economic challenges.
  3. The solutions proposed by each side differ, with one advocating for regime change and the other suggesting a shift towards a more inclusive growth model.

Top Links 358 Bond markets on fire, Cairo revamp, Libyan flood aftermath, Aron on Europe & NATO, plus fascism in America

286 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Europe NATO America
  1. US corporate bond markets have been very active recently, with record-breaking amounts of debt being sold.
  2. An article discusses the mysterious death of Cuban artist Ana Mendieta, who fell from her New York apartment in 1985.
  3. The Chartbook Newsletter by Adam Tooze covers a variety of topics including bond markets, Cairo redevelopment, Libyan flood aftermath, and fascist movements in America.

Chartbook 224 The Wagner uprising and the centrifugal force of war.

1616 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics War Military Rebellion State power Violence
  1. The Wagner group in Russia had a major impact on the world economy, particularly on energy markets.
  2. The dynamics of war show the complexity and rivalry within armed forces, particularly evident during conflicts like the Russian-Ukrainian war.
  3. The Wagner group's mutiny and Putin's response highlight the potential risks of power struggles and succession disputes in Russia, posing concerns for the future.

Chartbook 216: Heroic periodization: histories of Bretton Woods & the "New Washington Consensus"

1745 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🌍 World Politics Monetary Policy Economic History Global Governance International relations
  1. The era of Bretton Woods had a complex history and its implications for today's economic policy are significant.
  2. Historical narratives like Bretton Woods can be used to legitimize and motivate action, but may not always align with reality.
  3. Understanding the continuous process of policy-making improvisation without succumbing to its complexities is crucial for shaping economic policy.

Chartbook #203 Banking crises, states of exception & the disappointment of sovereignty - a roundup of last week.

1659 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💰 Finance Banking Market Crisis Regulations Economy
  1. A stressful day for financial markets due to negotiations about the future of Credit Suisse.
  2. Switzerland considering emergency measures for UBS to take over Credit Suisse amid banking crises.
  3. Signs of negative impact on the real economy, especially through small banks and commercial real estate loans.

Top Links 389 American protectionism, fossil fuel rearguard, Cuban protests, two visions of American transport - Chrysler vs Amtrak & how the Black Panthers mapped Yale.

0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Global Issues
  1. The post highlights various topics like American protectionism, fossil fuel rearguard, Cuban protests, and differing American transportation visions.
  2. It mentions a comparison between Chrysler and Amtrak's perspectives on American transport.
  3. There is also a mention of how the Black Panthers mapped Yale.