When Democracy Meets Moral and Economic Limits

In today’s discourse on public economics, I often sense that a fundamental question is being overlooked- does democracy, in its current form, encourage a systemic evasion of fiscal and moral responsibility? This isn’t an anti-democratic stance, but rather an honest interrogation of its structural incentives. Democracy grants us the freedom to choose. Yet, it often … Continue reading When Democracy Meets Moral and Economic Limits

France’s “Choose France” Fanfare and Its Real Challenges

Let’s dive into French President Emmanuel Macron’s "Choose France" initiative and unpack what’s really going on behind this economic investment attraction event. I’ll also compare it to the Trump era’s large-scale investment strategies in the U.S., looking at where France stands on the global investment stage and how it draws in different kinds of capital … Continue reading France’s “Choose France” Fanfare and Its Real Challenges

GENIUS Act

I’m excited to dive into the U.S. Senate’s recent passage of the GENIUS Act, a landmark bipartisan legislation designed to regulate stablecoins and modernize America’s payment systems. As an economist, I see this as a pivotal moment for digital finance, with profound implications for innovation, consumer protection, and the global dominance of the U.S. dollar. … Continue reading GENIUS Act

France’s Quiet Decline: A Perfect Storm of Debt, Welfare, and Cultural Fractures

I’ve always been fascinated by France, its art, its history, its ability to command the global stage with strikes, protests, or Macron’s grand speeches. But lately, when I look beneath the surface, I see a country sinking into a slow, silent crisis. France is grappling with a ballooning public debt, a rigid welfare system, a … Continue reading France’s Quiet Decline: A Perfect Storm of Debt, Welfare, and Cultural Fractures