Apr 30/2021
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that if the former president’s stated agenda is any indication, inflation is likely to make a roaring comeback.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that laws that prohibit automakers from selling new vehicles directly to consumers limit choice and worsen inflation. Overturning these anticompetitive measures would be common sense.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Rachel Rosenthal presents an editorial arguing that better oversight and more transparency will help root out cases of academic misconduct.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the Biden administration is right to emphasize “place-based” policies to promote jobs and growth in distressed areas. Carefully executed, such an effort could provide good value for public money. But success depends on more than well-chosen investments, and directly creating good jobs in target locations[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that unifying capital markets could unlock a lot of private investment — and help Europeans build wealth.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that stalling progress on inflation is about to test the Fed’s determination. As November's elections draw closer, the central bank needs to continue to be guided by data.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that a proposed deal with Visa and Mastercard would let merchants steer customers away from the priciest payment methods, reduce costs and promote innovation.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that America’s transition to electric vehicles is underway, but muddled goals and lack of infrastructure are holding it back.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that by 2026, booming AI adoption is expected to help drive a near-doubling of data centers’ global energy use. Rather than undermining efforts to combat climate change, AI can and should be harnessed to speed the green transition.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that horrific recent attacks in Iran and Russia highlight the threat posed by Islamic State’s Afghan branch. Even rivals should combat it together.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that Cannabis-related traffic fatalities are a threat to public safety. Governments need to get serious.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that German lender Pfandbriefbank offers a cautionary tale about how global crises happen. Investors are worried that it might not have enough equity to absorb its potential losses, but regulators say the bank is solvent. A more straightforward approach to measuring true equity levels is crucial[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that state-level efforts to introduce a "public option" for health insurance in the US are worth watching -- and could pave the way for changes needed to bring down costs and expand access.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Rachel Rosenthal presents an editorial arguing that California Governor Gavin Newsom's new law raising the minimum wage for certain fast-food workers is ill-conceived. Elected officials should want to fight poverty, but the measure’s narrow scope will raise costs for businesses and hurt low-income workers.
- Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks to Angus Deaton, senior scholar at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. In 1976, he became a professor of econometrics at the University of Bristol and moved to Princeton as a professor of economics and international affairs in 1983. He became an emeritus professor in 2016. In[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Rachel Rosenthal presents an editorial arguing that Germany is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin reasons to think his tactics are working. Its decision to withhold key weapons from Ukraine will leave Europe more vulnerable to Russian aggression, not less.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that one big reason the global financial system nearly collapsed in 2008 was that banks had shifted risks into the shadows, relying on insurance-like instruments that proved incapable of absorbing losses. They’re at it again. It’s a trend that officials should discourage, not endorse.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that any gun equipped with a “bump stock” effectively functions as a machine gun. Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the issue, Congress should follow the example of multiple states and pass a law to ban the devices.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the US might not be able to make all the weapons it needs to win a war with China. But Partners in the region can help.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the government’s border failure to stop illegal entries is draining public support for immigration of all kinds — and in the process threatening America’s long-term economic growth.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that few global institutions have been so beneficial — and so comprehensively neglected than the World Trade Organization. Reviving this institution is both necessary and achievable — but it won’t happen until the world’s most influential governments, and the US above all, choose to try.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the move by Alabama's lawmakers to protect access to IVF shows that pragmatic compromise on the issue is possible.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that borrowing money to boost returns is no way to ensure a comfortable retirement for the likes of firefighters, police and teachers.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that by delaying support for Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, Congress is emboldening China and putting US troops at risk.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that regulators need to reject knee-jerk opposition to Capital One Financial Corp's deal to buy Discover Financial Services. Sometimes bigger is better, for competition and consumers.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that Vladimir Putin wants the world to believe that Russia’s economy is doing fine, and that he has the wherewithal to prosecute the war in Ukraine indefinitely. He’s bluffing, and his aggression is costing him dearly.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that an exodus of students and the pending expiration of federal relief money is forcing US school districts to weigh the need to close schools. Although that’s certain to cause some disruption, propping up failing schools will only worsen America’s learning-loss crisis.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the failure of a bipartisan immigration compromise shows Republicans have no interest in governing. It’s time for the president to act on his own.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that with the right guardrails and investor protections, special purpose acquisition companies can be more than a bubble-market phenomenon.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s agreement to lift his hold on €50 billion of financial support for Ukraine marks an important victory for both Kyiv and the European Union. There’s no guarantee that Orban’s compliance on Ukraine or other EU policy priorities will last.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the Department of Energy's halting of new approvals of liquefied natural gas exports is bad for the US, bad for America’s allies and most likely bad for the climate.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that a barrage of antitrust actions and lawsuits are helping to loosen the National Association of Realtors’ grip on the industry. Keep it up.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that Republicans had plenty of chances to nominate someone who can represent their party with competence. Instead they’ve chosen the road of anger and spite and endless division.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Rachel Rosenthal presents an editorial arguing that in an election year, politicians will want to show they’re working to lower drug prices. But when it comes to importing medicines, price negotiations are best left to the federal government.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the deal struck by Republicans and Democrats in Congress to expand Pell Grants to short training programs would boost employers and help students gain vital skills — and show that bipartisanship isn’t dead.
- We take a closer look at fossil fuels, cancer drug development, and the pros and cons of buying American. Plus, just how dangerous are hair straighteners for your health? We explore it all with the Bloomberg Opinion team. Columnists Lara Williams, Romesh Ratnesar, Lisa Jarvis, and FD Flam join. Amy Morris hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the EU has averted disaster with a reform of the Stability and Growth Pact, but the new regime still contains some of the old one’s flaws. Given Europe’s history of fiscal dysfunction, reaching any kind of viable agreement is a triumph.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that reports of rampant sexual misconduct at the FDIC are symptomatic of broader organizational dysfunction. But no amount of added rules will matter if the agencies responsible for enforcing them aren’t well managed and staffed with sober professionals.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that a shameful effort by representative Elise Stefanik to punish a federal judge for making plain factual statements will sow greater public distrust and undermine the rule of law.
- Artificial intelligence threatens jobs, but will it enable people to think critically? We explore that topic, along with vaccines, housing, and the negative health effects of ultra-processed foods. Bloomberg Opinion columnists Allison Schrager, Lisa Jarvis, Conor Sen, and Bobby Ghosh join. Amy Morris hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Christine Harper presents an editorial arguing that regulators should resist pleas to impose new rules on private credit, but they should seek ways to track its evolution and monitor potential risks.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that Obamacare is too costly for many Americans, but replacing it isn’t the answer.
- We dig into economic sentiment and consumer spending in the US, reliance on science during the pandemic, and experimenting with food. Columnists Conor Sen, Faye Flam, Jonathan Levin, and Howard Chua-Eoan join. Amy Morris hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that tougher immigration rules in exchange for vital national-security funding is a compromise both parties should support.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the budget deficits are expected to reach $2.7 trillion over the next decade. Without spending reforms, America is hurtling toward a crisis. A bipartisan commission is a good way to get started.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that millions of students are nearing graduation unprepared for college or the workforce. Policymakers should intervene before it’s too late.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial on why a Supreme Court case on the authorities of the Securities and Exchange Commission could have much wider ramifications for government regulation as a whole.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the banking industry's arguments against proposals setting stricter limits on their leverage have merit -- and that banks, not regulators, should decide how much risk is worth taking.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial on why a new rule that aims to prevent financial advisers from preying on aging Americans’ retirement savings is long overdue.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Rachel Rosenthal presents an editorial arguing that by demonstrating the dysfunction of the crypto market, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried may have done society a favor.
- We explore the worker exodus from major cities, weight loss drugs, and developing America's risk-takers. We also dig into a debate around eSports - should it be an Olympic sport? Bloomberg Opinion's Adam Minter thinks so. Adam Minter joins us, as do Bloomberg Opinion columnists Conor Sen, Lisa Jarvis, and Allison Schrager. Amy Morris hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that hidden explosives are slowing the Ukrainian military advances and preventing normal economic activity. More outside help is needed to remove them.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the cost of owning or renting a home has become too high for many Americans. A new plan from New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sensible ideas for tackling the crisis that other cities should follow.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the federal deficit spending has reached alarming levels. The longer Congress ignores the problem, the worse it will get.
- Scientists say climate change is accelerating, but their voices are getting drowned out. Might using the drier while doing laundry be counterintuitive, or helpful, in slowing climate change. We also dig into the effectiveness of traffic cameras and Gen Z's relationship with live sports. Lara Williams, David Fickling, Justin Fox, and Adam Minter join. Amy[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that privately run plans known as Medicare Advantage are appealing for seniors. But they come at an exorbitant cost to the government.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that smooth trading of US government bonds is too important to depend on a handful of banks. Four changes are overdue.
- This week, we discuss child care affordability and legislation. We also examine the causes of natural disasters, a dysfunctional housing market, and biking to work. We're joined by Bloomberg Opinion's Sarah Green Carmichael, Conor Sen, Lara Williams, and Justin Fox. Amy Morris hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial on why it's a mistake for the European Union to attempt to wrest control over clearing euro-denominated trades from the UK.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that as Israel retaliates against Hamas’ brutal attacks, all parties should work to restore stability and prevent a wider conflict.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that confusion over “forward guidance” has left markets guessing and policymakers in a bind and that a return to data-dependence is overdue.
- Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that a looming government shutdown would impose huge economic costs and hurt ordinary Americans -- and that it's time for this recurrent charade to end.
- Bloomberg Opinion's Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that Germany's export-led strategy isn't working and why fixing it requires the government to create conditions that allow new industries to emerge.
- We discuss why Americans are pessimistic on the economy despite a drop in inflation. We also dig into Moderna and vaccines, climate change's relationship with farming, and being black in America. Claudia Sahm, Justin Fox, Lara Williams, and Lisa Jarvis join. Lisa Mateo hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that a closer military alliance between Russia and North Korea will threaten stability in Asia and weaken China's influence over both nations.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that in the wake of the wildfire that destroyed the town of Lahaina, in western Maui, a bipartisan investigation is needed into what went wrong and how to protect other communities against future risks.
- We dig into a variety of climate-related topics with the Bloomberg Opinion team. Columnist Claudia Sahm explains how the heat is dragging on economic productivity. Opinion's Liam Denning raises the alarm on how the wildfires in Hawaii can affect communities across America. F.D. Flam discusses how fossil fuels are threatening baby penguins, and editor Jessica[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial on why Blue Shield of California's decision to drop CVS Caremark could prove transformative to the US health-care industry.
- What to make of the recent COVID uptick? Bloomberg Opinion editor Brooke Sample talks about the possible responses to the recent rebound. Columnists Kathryn Edwards and Lisa Jarvis also join us, discussing childcare costs as well as alcohol consumption> We also explore the expensive office lunch with Allison Schrager. Amy Morris hosts.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the US should preserve a treaty that allows for joint scientific research with China, which benefits people in both countries while giving the US greater insight into China's capabilities and ambitions.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial on why efforts to curb carbon emissions are facing a growing backlash and what policymakers should do to demonstrate the benefits of the green transition.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial explaining that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government approach regarding asylum-seekers will only compound the problem.
- Bloomberg Opinion Adam Minter says as student athletes generate billions of dollars for universities and now earn money themselves, a marriage of college sports and private equity makes sense. He joins to explain. Columnist Faye Flam talks about outrage currency and how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cashing in. And we also welcome Allison Schrager[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Rachel Rosenthal presents an editorial about current prescription-drug shortages.
- Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein joins to talk about the GOP and Donald Trump in the wake of his latest indictment. We also discuss the nation's hottest real estate market: Manhattan. Columnist Justin Fox has the details on that story. Erin Lowry and Jonathan Levin join, talking about the value of a college education and Taylor[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial calling for coordinated and decisive action.
- Bloomberg Opinion's Eduardo Porter discusses El Salvador's controversial iron fist policy that raises complicated questions about democracy. Columnist Lisa Jarvis says, if you never got COVID, thank you genes. She joins to explain. Kathryn Edwards says assertions of racial bias against white men are not supported by unemployment data. And Faye Flam joins to talk[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the Federal Reserve needs to prove its commitment to getting inflation down to 2%.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial about continuous manufacturing holds so much promise for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that a system designed to reduce the cost of mortgage lending has lost its moorings.
- Drilling in the Arctic is like drilling on the moon, according to columnist Liam Denning, who joins us again to talk about his findings on his trip north. Closer to the equator, it's much hotter, and Opinion's Andrea Felsted discusses where folks are going amid the summer travel season. Columnists Faye Flam breaks down the[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that airlines and the government both bear responsibility for American air travelers’ stressful summer.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial praising the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on debt forgiveness.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the Bank of England will very likely need to continue raising rates.
- We explore the GOP's focus on Hunter Biden and the political implications of their investigations. Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein joins. Columnist Lisa Jarvis joins to discuss the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade one year later. Columnists Conor Sen and Justin Fox also discuss their columns on stagflation and work productivity. Amy Morris hosts.
- Progressive lawmakers want to set a minimum wage for teachers. Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar argues that they should reward results instead.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial lauding signs of progress for the UK’s tarnished political institutions.
- We discuss the effectiveness of electric vehicles on climate change goals with Romesh Ratnesar of Bloomberg Opinion, and also dig into the exodus from New York City with columnist Justin Fox. Opinion's Lisa Jarvis joins to talk about social media's affect on adolescent mental health, and columnist Allison Schrager discusses the new paparazzi economy. Amy[...]
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that the US's long-term fiscal outlook remains grim.
- Bloomberg Opinion editorial board member Romesh Ratnesar presents an editorial arguing that Medicare should cover breakthrough weight-loss medications for those who would most benefit.
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