Data That Matters May 2016

Up to 47% of jobs are considered at high risk of automation. From 2009 to 2014 cities attracted 3.6% more Continue reading →

Venezuela Collapsing

The extremes of political rhetoric talk about the dire consequences of possible policies, but it is all talk. In Venezuela, Continue reading →

Oil Price Collapse

The collapse in oil prices from $110 a barrel down to $30 a barrel took many people by surprise, has Continue reading →

Turkey Is Falling

Turkey has troubles: economic, political, and physical. Any one is bad enough, but all three simultaneously exacerbate each other. As Continue reading →

Beer Is Rare In Venezuela

Mentioning a beer scarcity in Venezuela may seem trivial, but in crises, the trivial can become key. (Remember the Boston Continue reading →

Failing Countries

One advantage of the world’s diversity is the variety of scenarios under way. Speculation isn’t as valuable as observation. Venezuela Continue reading →

Low Oil Prices Mean Food Lines In Venezuela

The drop in oil prices is hurting countries that rely on oil revenues. The greater their reliance, the greater their Continue reading →