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Edward Harrison is a senior Editor at Bloomberg. He is also the founder of Credit Writedowns newsletter, a former career diplomat, investment banker and technology executive with over twenty five years of business experience. He speaks six languages and reads another five, skills he uses to provide a more global perspective. Edward holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.

Political Economy

Economic Code Words

Edward Harrison Nov 22, 2010

I was just having an argument/debate about quantitative easing. Marshall Auerback, Randy Wray and I all have posts here at Credit Writedowns which explain that quantitative easing does not create new net financial assets and is merely an…

Political Economy

More on Quantitative Easing Explained

Edward Harrison Nov 22, 2010

Omid Malekan produced a great video called "Quantitative Easing Explained" which we posted here a little over a week ago. The video has really hit a nerve because it resonates with people's sense of outrage. Kevin Depew, the Editor-in-Chief…

News

Monday Links 2010-11-22

Edward Harrison Nov 22, 2010

The Usual Fare Ireland warned it will have to stump up state assets in bailout Moody's: ‘Multi-notch’ downgrade most likely for Ireland - Irish, Business - Independent.ie Authorities may be close to filing insider trader cases |…

Economy

Is Food Crisis Around the Corner?

Edward Harrison Nov 22, 2010

Emerging markets are seeing a lot of imported price pressures, causing their economies to overheat and increasing food price pressures. Rahul Bajoria, regional economist at Barclays Capital, sees strong food price pressures in the…

Political Economy

Quick Thoughts on the Irish Bailout

Edward Harrison Nov 22, 2010

I am still in catch-up mode this morning but I wanted to highlight a few points on the Irish bailout. The first has to do with the European stress tests. If you recall, the two Irish banks tested were Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish…

Political Economy

Text of Irish Government and EU Statements on Irish Bailout

Edward Harrison Nov 22, 2010

From Irish Government The Government today agreed to request financial support from the European Union and the Euro Area Members States. The IMF will also be requested to assist in the provision of support. The Government welcomes…

Political Economy

Ron Paul: The American People Have Been Too Submissive

Edward Harrison Nov 21, 2010

This one is on the new TSA security pat-downs which are designed to intimidate travellers into the full-body scans. This Act may be cited as the `American Traveller Dignity Act of 2010'. No law of the United States shall be construed…

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This Week’s Most Popular Posts: 2010-11-21

Edward Harrison Nov 21, 2010

Mr. Obama's Most Recent "2%" Sellout is his Worst Yet Michael Hudson on how President Obama's economic policy has not benefitted ordinary Americans. On The Alleged Irish Bank Deposit Flight My view on why the incipient Irish…

Some Novel TSA Security Procedures

Edward Harrison Nov 21, 2010

Here's the Canadian spoof version of the new TSA security procedures. Hat tip Casey Research.

News

Links: 2010-11-21

Edward Harrison Nov 21, 2010

US firms warn Irish over tax move - Telegraph Lessons from history in China's inflation crisis - Telegraph Apple's iPhone SIM card plan thwarted - Telegraph Shane Ross: Honohan: hero of the hour - Independent.ie Currency war: the…

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