@policytensor @genbould @BenignBrodwicz @tmuzergues Thats more or less exactly what I say in the newsletter, which is why large scale and highly visible balancing is crucial, which is precisely what the EU is proposing and what the “Gilets Jaunes” scare mongers are trying to block.
@policytensor @Jackie_Downn @maxkrahe No doubt and … connecting the threads … rational strategy using all the tools already at our disposal. Petrol/diesel prices in Europe are already entirely political. They have been since the start of the era of mass motorization. https://t.co/xHxwalXEtu
@policytensor @genbould @BenignBrodwicz @tmuzergues HI A My point is that false memory of the Gilet Jaunes serves a large part of the European political class as all too convenient excuse for not engaging with job of making a just transition by all means at our disposal. It is precisely an elite catastrophe I am worried about!
@policytensor @genbould @BenignBrodwicz @tmuzergues Dont disagree about need to act on investment, shift to EV etc. We need to increase substitutability. But we need to use all available levers. There is evidence that energy prices change behavior. Catastrophes a la Gilet Jaunes are rare and have particular explanations.
At least in terms of “economic activity” Brazil is back to pre Covid trend. The problem is that that was itself a painful recovery from the 2014-5 recession. thedailyshot.com/2021/07/15/hou… https://t.co/QGtRGvDj18
@policytensor @genbould @BenignBrodwicz @tmuzergues My comment is about the motivation of protestors as described by poll of activists taken by sociologists in mid November. They also provide data on class composition of protestors which there was not room to include.
How will the ECB’s inflation forecasts function in a regime that aims for 2% inflation? Did a column for @socialeurope on the ECB’s Strategic Review socialeurope.eu/climate-crisis… economist.com/finance-and-ec… https://t.co/05Eu4o2jlK
@policytensor @genbould @BenignBrodwicz @tmuzergues I don’t give any specific table about the social composition of the protestors about which I dont disagree with you. I do give info on the supporters of the protestors who are a far wider group. You can obviously be in the middle class and still be outraged at the macron package!
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False memory of Gilets Jaunes is haunting EU climate policy. H/t @SamAlvis2 As Chartbook Newsletter #27 argues the protest were far more anti-Macron than anti climate policy. Subscribe here: adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-ne… https://t.co/Pa2eiR2R7Y
"The world cannot be safe until China changes.” China has changed beyond recognition since Richard Nixon wrote those words in 1967, but it seems that many western leaders still believe this to be true. Will their China strategy work as well as Nixon’s? economist.com/books-and-arts… https://t.co/6eaegATK92
RT @arpitrage: .@adam_tooze argues the revolt of the yellow vests does not indicate a recalcitrant opposition to all climate policies — but…
@Jackie_Downn @policytensor I think it was unfortunate to call for central planning and not indicative planning. Otherwise I think @maxkrahe makes a really good point.
@policytensor @BenignBrodwicz Whether or not a coalition can be assembled around ETS Is an open question that is being worked out at this moment. The ETS system exists in EU. Use it. Extend it. Make it more equitable.
In 2021 Gilets Jaunes protest are commonly invoked as knock down argument against carbon pricing. On closer inspection they are far better thought of as an anti-Macron uprising exposing fragility of his 2017 victory Sign up for Chartbook Newsletter here: adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-ne… https://t.co/6qljOKQmx8
UK house prices are bouncing back hard. thedailyshot.com/2021/07/15/hou… https://t.co/omR9VllU28
The extraordinary violence of police reaction shaped the memory of 2018/9 Gilets Jaunes crisis. jacobinmag.com/2021/06/police… Chartbook Newsletter #27 asks what lessons are being drawn for Europe’s climate policy today. Sign up for Chartbook newsletter here: adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-ne… https://t.co/PikCQeLkAQ
In real terms, housing prices in US are just under 17% higher than 2006 (housing bubble) levels, according to Commerzbank. Less dramatic than the increase seems in nominal terms. thedailyshot.com/2021/07/15/hou… https://t.co/bBILBLQh5H
As Europe makes carbon pricing key to its climate strategy, the “lessons of the Gilets Jaunes” come to play a critical political role. Who or what actually triggered the 2018/9 crisis? Chartbook Newsletter #27 reviews some of the evidence. ft.com/content/a4e379… https://t.co/bE6zNmfa9B
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RT @JStein_WaPo: Very interesting read by @adam_tooze on the specter of Gilets Jaunes haunting climate policy discussions in Brussels htt…
We need to examine the way the Gilets Jaunes protest movement of 2018-9 is being invoked as an argument against the EU's Fit for 55 climate proposals. Chartbook Newsletter #27 digs into the some of the evidence. @adam_tooze adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-ne…
RT @kajleers: Franse Gele Hesjes-protesten worden erbij gehaald om te waarschuwen tegen de Green New Deal. Maar de vergelijking gaat mank.…
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"Confusing democracy with wealth fundamentally distorts strategic thinking about what U.S. leaders so often proclaim to be a top priority: ensuring that democracy flourishes around the world.” This by @jwdwerner is excellent! foreignaffairs.com/articles/unite… https://t.co/whnKwMOhxw
A Libyan Revenant Betrayed to his factional rivals by Saudi Arabia and left for dead, a Libyan militia commander got his chance at revenge This by @FWehrey gives you a terrifying insight into the battle for Libya. Great stuff from @newlinesmag newlinesmag.com/first-person/a… https://t.co/GspD0QRNC5
Perhaps unsurprisingly the No Coal Japan coalition of 35 environmental groups, trying to push Japan into ending coal by 2030 has the most beautiful posters! nocoaljapan.org/japan-under-pr… https://t.co/KUU1r2MjTk
Hang on …. What? Giant dinosaur skeleton being welcomed in cathedral by ritualized performance by CofE choir. WEIRD!!!!! twitter.com/Nrw_Cathedral/…
RT @stephengbrown: @adam_tooze @GermanAtPompey What people now call the post-war liberal consensus was not … It took 1968.
RT @DEHEdgerton: I have an article on the politics of the national economy in the current Renewal – firewalled I am afraid https://t.co/v6…
RT @DanyX23: @adam_tooze Only 17% of AFD members have replied though – of those that did reply, 3% said they are vaccinated. The true vacci…
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