Was treibt der AfD Wählerinnen und Wähler in die Hände? Die ständige Wiederholung, in unzähligen Varianten, dass Deutschland den Bach runtergehe. Mein subjektiver Eindruck: Das Narrativ verfängt zunehmend. Viel häufiger als früher begegnen mir Menschen, die glauben, es gehe hierzulande bergab. Die Schulden, das Klima, die Demografie, die Zuwanderung, die Finanzierung des Krieges gegen Russland, … Continue reading Deutschland braucht eine positive Erzählung
In a nutshell: The economics of inflation perception
Yesterday the latest inflation rates for Germany were published. Basic goods cost, on average, 6.4 per cent more in June 2023 than in June 2022. But people believe that the inflation rate is significantly higher. According to a study, the inflation perceived by consumers in Germany is almost three times as high as the inflation … Continue reading In a nutshell: The economics of inflation perception
In a nutshell: The economics of renewable energy in Germany
in Germany, for the first time, more than 50 per cent of electricity was generated from renewable energy. More precisely: 52 per cent of the electricity consumed in the first half of 2023 was generated from renewable sources, an increase of three percentage points year on year. There are mainly two sources of renewable energy: … Continue reading In a nutshell: The economics of renewable energy in Germany
In a nutshell: The economics of parking spots
Why is it so difficult for drivers to find a parking space in cities? And what can be done about it? Motorists spend an average of 17 hours a year searching for spots on the street, in lots, or in garages. Wouldn't it be massive progress if there was always a parking space wherever we … Continue reading In a nutshell: The economics of parking spots
How To Explain Economics (4): with coloured circles
A simple graphic that is easy to understand. The size of the circles represents the size of the companies. And the colours sort the companies into sectors. Particularly appealing: the legend is placed as a circle around the circles. Found here: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/blackrocks-top-equity-holdings-2023/
How To Explain Economics (3): As briefly as possible
What is the essence of successful communication? Find the key statement(s) and summarise them as briefly as possible. Tell them in a nutshell. This is even possible when writing thick books. "Principles of Economics" from Harvard professor N. Gregory Mankiw is the most widely used introductory college economics textbook. It starts with an overview of … Continue reading How To Explain Economics (3): As briefly as possible
It’s time to break new ground
More and more people in Germany have less and less interest in news. At the same time, trust in the news continues to decline. These are two central statements of the Digital News Report 2023 (summarised in German here). That sounds bad. But it is also at least this: A challenge to reach people with … Continue reading It’s time to break new ground
How To Explain Economics (2): Two Colors
The whole world is too big to show country results on a map. What to do? You just take one continent for each map. Plus fresh colors. Done. - Great visualization of the State of Economic Freedom in 2023 from Visual Capitalist (by its own words „one of the fastest growing online publishers globally, focused … Continue reading How To Explain Economics (2): Two Colors
How To Explain Economics (1): Zoom in
A map from Eurostar of GDP in Europe. The use of only two main colors makes it clear at first glance how economic power is distributed in Europe (the economically weak nations are mainly in the east and in the west). This is how graphics for social media have to be made: Even the map … Continue reading How To Explain Economics (1): Zoom in
Was die deutsche Ordnungspolitik von Mariana Mazzucato lernen kann
Was würde geschehen, wenn die deutsche Ordnungspolitik das Narrativ und die Power von Mariana Mazzucato übernehmen würde?
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