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Economitron is a blog for people who love economics, written by someone who loves economics. To learn more about me, try visiting the About Me page.

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Featured blog posts


Visualising supply chain instability
Visualising supply chain instability
Mapping tools show what news headlines can‘t.

Fed v. ECB interest rates: which are better?
Fed v. ECB interest rates: which are better?
Looking into how two giants across the Atlantic compare.

The story of how I (almost) met Christine Lagarde
The story of how I (almost) met Christine Lagarde
A real-life story that offers a look into my personal life.

Visual guide to the euro area economy
Visual guide to the euro area economy
The best 15 charts that describe the economic situation in the euro area.

The animal kingdom’s role in shaping economic theory
The animal kingdom’s role in shaping economic theory
Discussing a reoccurring theme in economic terminology.

The subtle art of sitting on the fence
The subtle art of sitting on the fence
Why economists can never deliver a straight answer.