Tag: homo economicus
An increase in state deposit insurance makes banks safer
Frankfurt banking district It becomes problematic when individual banks lose the trust of their depositors. (Photo: dpa) “Consider what you wish for, because you could get it”: This English proverb…
More government debt for more wealth
The Taxpayers’ Union debt clock The clock shows the state of the German national debt. (Photo: dpa) At this point last week, with a view to the logic of monetary…
Working from home makes you more productive and can still damage your career
home office Employees who worked more remotely were less likely to be promoted. (Photo: dpa) If more people work from their home office, then that reduces the number of infections.…
The European Central Bank deserves no pity
ECB The line that central banks are walking is getting narrower and narrower. (Photo: dpa) No matter how the European Central Bank (ECB) and the US Federal Reserve wind up:…
Saving is not worthwhile for Germany
Debt clock in Berlin The national debt in Germany has risen significantly in recent years. (Photo: imago images/photothek) In 2020, 2021 and 2022, the federal government took on more debt…