Economics

This section delves into the intricate forces shaping global and national economies, analyzing trends, policies, and markets with a focus on their broader geopolitical impact. From trade wars to fiscal strategies, explore in-depth insights on how economic shifts influence political power and societal change.

Is Elon Musk's Abundance from AI, Slavery for All?

Musk promises abundance for all. A Scottish earl explained 200 years ago why the machines that make everything will make their owners richer than ever, and everyone else dependent. The real question was never the size of your ration. It is who owns the river, and who holds the rod above him.

By Desh Kapoor

/ 21 Jun 2026

Is Elon Musk's Abundance from AI, Slavery for All?

Digitizing Dollar Dominance: Stablecoins as a Strategic Lifeline for the USD

How USD-backed stablecoins can serve as a strategic tool to reinforce U.S. dollar dominance in the face of rising de-dollarization, ballooning U.S. debt, and the global spread of CBDCs. Just like Petrodollar, "Cryptodollar Standard," can save USD again!

By Desh Kapoor

/ 25 Jul 2025

Digitizing Dollar Dominance: Stablecoins as a Strategic Lifeline for the USD

The Economic Default Cliff: Debt, Terror, Wars and the Dark Future of Global Finance

As global debt spirals and central banks lose control, the old rules of finance are quietly collapsing. Treasuries no longer offer safety. America and Japan’s bond markets are flashing red. Supply Chains disrupted and Wars on the horizon.

By Desh Kapoor

/ 1 Jun 2025

The Economic Default Cliff: Debt, Terror, Wars and the Dark Future of Global Finance

How America's Economic Warfare Has Brought the World to the Geopolitical and Financial Brink

Iraq wars, Afghan War, Middle Eastern Wars, and the one now in Ukraine were perpetuated on an unsuspecting world by profit-seeking elites. The impact on the US and the world economy and geopolitical structures is existential. World is teetering on the edge of a precipice!

By Desh Kapoor

/ 28 Jul 2024

How America's Economic Warfare Has Brought the World to the Geopolitical and Financial Brink

Hindenburg's Adani Stunt: Embarrassing and Amateurish #373

Hindenburg Report on Adani Group has created a splash and stocks have lost value. Is it credible? What can one make out of it? A detailed look!

By Desh Kapoor

/ 29 Jan 2023

Hindenburg's Adani Stunt: Embarrassing and Amateurish #373

Drishtikone Newsletter #353: The Chinese Ponzi Economy

Mortgage Revolt due to the real estate crisis in China has hit the banks hard. The manufacturing sector is reeling. Is China a giant Ponzi scheme waiting to unravel?

By Desh Kapoor

/ 21 Aug 2022

Virtual Water Trade: Complete Guide on What it is and its impact

Water is a scarce commodity. It is not just needed for drinking purposes, but most importantly for agriculture. If you lose water or don’t have freshwater resources, you cannot

By Desh Kapoor

/ 14 Jul 2020

Virtual Water Trade: Complete Guide on What it is and its impact

Work from Home – Studies show Incredible benefits

Different companies are looking at work very differently now. They are trying to evaluate if the current COVID-19 enforced ‘Work from Home’ arrangements can be continued? If they can

By Desh Kapoor

/ 25 May 2020

Work from Home – Studies show Incredible benefits

Pakistan Vs Uttar Pradesh – UP’s GDP will be 2.5 times Pakistan’s by 2030

Pakistan Vs Uttar Pradesh. That is shaping up to be an interesting comparison the way things are going. You see, Pakistan’s economy is in doldrums. There was a time

By Desh Kapoor

/ 8 May 2020

Pakistan Vs Uttar Pradesh – UP’s GDP will be 2.5 times Pakistan’s by 2030

IMF supports India’s proactive response to COVID-19

India has followed a different strategy than many other nations in terms of the response to COVID-19. It has been of quick and complete lockdown. Which makes sense for

By Desh Kapoor

/ 16 Apr 2020

IMF supports India’s proactive response to COVID-19

Why we need new ways to measure Employment Numbers in India

TN Mohandas Pai shared in an interesting article that between 2014 and 2019, the Indian Nominal GDP grew by an estimated Rs 78 lakh crore. That is a a growth

By Desh Kapoor

/ 29 Jul 2019

Why we need new ways to measure Employment Numbers in India

How big are the American and Chinese Economies – Mind-Boggling Comparison with other countries!

United States of America is a miracle and a curse when it comes to business, money and wealth. It is the largest economy in the world, which means it uses

By Desh Kapoor

/ 24 Feb 2019

How big are the American and Chinese Economies – Mind-Boggling Comparison with other countries!