“circular economy” is to #capitalism what inbred, incestuous marriages are to Hapsburg-wannabe monarchies

#economics #plutonomy #inbreeding #monarchies

If you want the details on the #Economics of "Operation Epic Mistake"

#Oil #USA #Economy #Finance #Inflation #News #Iran #Israel #War

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The Strait Is Closed, the Story Keeps Changing,and You're Paying for It All

Twelve days into Operation Epic Fury, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, oil has been a roller coaster, Iran's war aims are outlasting America's, and the inflation that follows is heading straight for your kitchen table.

^{Michael Kern (OilPrice.com)}

As commentators start expressing fears about the UK entering a period of stagflation caused by the US/Israeli attacks on Iran & Iran's response, it feels necessary to point it out that for all intents & purposes the UK has been in a period of stagflation for some years.... certainly the situation in the Middle east may make things worse but only by degree; this is not a new threat to the UK's economy, it is compounding an already exist problem!

#economics #MiddleEast #politics

"People are leaving or avoiding living in states with abortion bans, a new paper shows — resulting in lower rental prices and higher vacancies than in states that protect reproductive rights."

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#PublicHealth #housing #rental #ReproHealth #ReproJustice #pregnancy #abortion #economics

In post-Dobbs era, abortion bans reshape the rental market

New research found that abortion bans resulted in lower rental prices and higher vacancies.

^{Shefali Luthra (19th News)}