Daniela Gabor
@danielagabor.bsky.social
Waiting for distinguished economists to notice Larry Summers is a sex pest of the teenage boy variety, but with the power to harass his own students
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Waiting for distinguished economists to notice Larry Summers is a sex pest of the teenage boy variety, but with the power to harass his own students
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Very senior economist speaks out against Summers and against the discipline continuing to bestow privileges and honors on him; calls out sexism in economics.
You'd think this site should be flooded with similar threads...
You'd think this site should be flooded with similar threads...
1/ Egalitarianism should begin at home. I link to this article by @bencasselman.bsky.social in light of the communications between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein that have just been released. The released emails and the fact of friendship are vile.
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
For Women in Economics, the Hostility Is Out in the Open (Published 2021)
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Very senior economist speaks out against Summers and against the discipline continuing to bestow privileges and honors on him; calls out sexism in economics.
You'd think this site should be flooded with similar threads...
You'd think this site should be flooded with similar threads...
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T-acounts, they make things look so orderly. Very helpful AI bubble mapping here by @advaitarun.bsky.social.
We took a Minsky-style approach to understanding the refinancing risks across the sector and how they all interact. In other words, we made a TON of T-Charts to show exactly how capital flows. Balance sheets gotta balance!
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
T-acounts, they make things look so orderly. Very helpful AI bubble mapping here by @advaitarun.bsky.social.
unconvincing defence from Bailey - the real question is why is the Bank of England increasing the costs for government by actively selling gilts when NO other large central bank does it.
www.ft.com/content/620c...
www.ft.com/content/620c...
Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey says QE will offset its costs in long term
Bank governor responds to investors and politicians after value of its holdings of UK government bonds fell
www.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
unconvincing defence from Bailey - the real question is why is the Bank of England increasing the costs for government by actively selling gilts when NO other large central bank does it.
www.ft.com/content/620c...
www.ft.com/content/620c...
Bond markets don't rule Britain, but it seems Keir Starmer would like them to, take that weight of his shoulders.
Another said the counter-briefings would only prove to be damaging to the party: “Everyone looks nuts,” he said.
Starmer vows to fight on as Streeting’s allies deny leadership challenge
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Starmer vows to fight on as Streeting’s allies deny leadership challenge
on.ft.com/4hV7ReV
Starmer vows to fight on as Streeting’s allies deny leadership challenge
Party’s MPs grow frustrated with prime minister’s leadership as crucial Budget nears
on.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Bond markets don't rule Britain, but it seems Keir Starmer would like them to, take that weight of his shoulders.
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"The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN." www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN." www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
look @benbraun.bsky.social - Germany's chief carbon shock therapist is top contender for ECB head
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
look @benbraun.bsky.social - Germany's chief carbon shock therapist is top contender for ECB head
Stephen Miran, the Trump appointed Fed Governor may be good at many things, but he's not that good on money/central banking.
his latest speech on stablecoins is riddled with bad theory (loanable funds) and misunderstandings (stablecoins are not a savings instrument)
his latest speech on stablecoins is riddled with bad theory (loanable funds) and misunderstandings (stablecoins are not a savings instrument)
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Stephen Miran, the Trump appointed Fed Governor may be good at many things, but he's not that good on money/central banking.
his latest speech on stablecoins is riddled with bad theory (loanable funds) and misunderstandings (stablecoins are not a savings instrument)
his latest speech on stablecoins is riddled with bad theory (loanable funds) and misunderstandings (stablecoins are not a savings instrument)
the Greens surge on an affordability crisis platform, Labour government bleeding support for embracing New Labour, and Martin Wolf's advice: stay New Labour
www.ft.com/content/b88e...
www.ft.com/content/b88e...
The disturbing victory of Old Labour over New Labour
In education, labour and housing we risk going back towards what we know will not work
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
the Greens surge on an affordability crisis platform, Labour government bleeding support for embracing New Labour, and Martin Wolf's advice: stay New Labour
www.ft.com/content/b88e...
www.ft.com/content/b88e...
Muchas gracias a @xanlopez.xyz por la invitación
Día dos del Woodstock del clima, como lo llama @xanlopez.xyz. Debate fantástico sobre regímenes macro-financieros verdes con @danielagabor.bsky.social y @benbraun.bsky.social.
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Muchas gracias a @xanlopez.xyz por la invitación
In climate politics :)
«I love the State because I don't have anything else to love». –Daniela Gabor (@danielagabor.bsky.social)
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
In climate politics :)
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The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
Fondly recalling the debates around IRA derisking with Biden bros who saw green in giant EV trucks
FORD IS CONSIDERING STOPPING THE F-150 LIGHTNING DUE TO $13 BILLION IN EV LOSSES AS DEMAND FOR LARGE ELECTRIC TRUCKS DROPS AND DETROIT MOVES TOWARD SMALLER, MORE AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES 🚗🔋
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Fondly recalling the debates around IRA derisking with Biden bros who saw green in giant EV trucks
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Fascinating.
The bluffers guide to the railway bubble vs the actual historians.
And why Britain has such a lousy railway system.
The bluffers guide to the railway bubble vs the actual historians.
And why Britain has such a lousy railway system.
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Fascinating.
The bluffers guide to the railway bubble vs the actual historians.
And why Britain has such a lousy railway system.
The bluffers guide to the railway bubble vs the actual historians.
And why Britain has such a lousy railway system.
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ICYMI, good stuff from the folks at @cmmonwealth.bsky.social.
A Lucas Plan for the Twenty First Century: From Asset Manager Arsenal to Green Industrial Strategy
Building on the Lucas Plan, a new industrial strategy can redirect productive capacity and skills from the military industry towards the development of green manufacturing.
transitionsecurity.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
ICYMI, good stuff from the folks at @cmmonwealth.bsky.social.
Friar is right, she was calling for derisking state not for backstops - an important nuance that should be considered together with Jensen Huang claiming China ‘will win’ AI race with US at the same time.
Capital wants Trump to activate subsidies, invoking China card that worked so well w Biden.
Capital wants Trump to activate subsidies, invoking China card that worked so well w Biden.
They’re calling it “the most well-taken comment in history”
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Friar is right, she was calling for derisking state not for backstops - an important nuance that should be considered together with Jensen Huang claiming China ‘will win’ AI race with US at the same time.
Capital wants Trump to activate subsidies, invoking China card that worked so well w Biden.
Capital wants Trump to activate subsidies, invoking China card that worked so well w Biden.
Class politics is soooo back
The Spectator are confused.
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Class politics is soooo back
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You don’t raze entire towns and cities street by street with controlled demolitions and bulldozers for any military objective. You do it because the aim is to wipe those places out of existence forever, and it’s not like they’ve been hiding this.
Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
You don’t raze entire towns and cities street by street with controlled demolitions and bulldozers for any military objective. You do it because the aim is to wipe those places out of existence forever, and it’s not like they’ve been hiding this.
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The de-risking state lives!
Canada's new budget includes $2 billion for "equity investments, loan guarantees, and offtake agreements [for] critical minerals." Will be interesting the mix of uses and what equity investments entail.
@danielagabor.bsky.social
www.miningweekly.com/article/cana...
Canada's new budget includes $2 billion for "equity investments, loan guarantees, and offtake agreements [for] critical minerals." Will be interesting the mix of uses and what equity investments entail.
@danielagabor.bsky.social
www.miningweekly.com/article/cana...
Canada launches C$2bn Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund
Canada will establish a $2-billion Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund to accelerate investment in strategic mining projects and strengthen national security supply chains, Finance Minister François-Phil...
www.miningweekly.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The de-risking state lives!
Canada's new budget includes $2 billion for "equity investments, loan guarantees, and offtake agreements [for] critical minerals." Will be interesting the mix of uses and what equity investments entail.
@danielagabor.bsky.social
www.miningweekly.com/article/cana...
Canada's new budget includes $2 billion for "equity investments, loan guarantees, and offtake agreements [for] critical minerals." Will be interesting the mix of uses and what equity investments entail.
@danielagabor.bsky.social
www.miningweekly.com/article/cana...
A five women team! If Mamdani governs like he's transitioning, we're in for a joyride
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A five women team! If Mamdani governs like he's transitioning, we're in for a joyride
Everything everywhere all Democrat at once!
exciting day for social democracy in the US today...
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Everything everywhere all Democrat at once!
Reeves this morning on 'circumstances facing budget':
1. 'Black hole' (dear god)
2. Global conditions, supply-led inflation
3. Cost of government borrowing up everywhere
4. Pressure to increase defence spending
1. 'Black hole' (dear god)
2. Global conditions, supply-led inflation
3. Cost of government borrowing up everywhere
4. Pressure to increase defence spending
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Reeves this morning on 'circumstances facing budget':
1. 'Black hole' (dear god)
2. Global conditions, supply-led inflation
3. Cost of government borrowing up everywhere
4. Pressure to increase defence spending
1. 'Black hole' (dear god)
2. Global conditions, supply-led inflation
3. Cost of government borrowing up everywhere
4. Pressure to increase defence spending
exciting day for social democracy in the US today...
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
exciting day for social democracy in the US today...
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Join us at UWE Bristol! We are advertising a fully-funded PhD position on Political Connectedness and Access to Resources in Central Asia. Deadline: 31/01/2026. More details here: ce0164li.webitrent.com/ce0164li_web...
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Join us at UWE Bristol! We are advertising a fully-funded PhD position on Political Connectedness and Access to Resources in Central Asia. Deadline: 31/01/2026. More details here: ce0164li.webitrent.com/ce0164li_web...
yesterday at the cinema, the adds included one from the Gates Foundation, and left me very puzzled - why would the Gates Foundation pay good money to market itself to British cinema goers? what am I missing?
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
yesterday at the cinema, the adds included one from the Gates Foundation, and left me very puzzled - why would the Gates Foundation pay good money to market itself to British cinema goers? what am I missing?