17 Jul, 2026
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Japan sales tax debate continues – Reiwa are the only Party that understands the reality – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory – Beragampengetahuan

On July 22, 2025, the – 2025 Japanese House of Councillors election – will be held. I have a good friend who is standing for the – Reiwa Shinsengumi – which is a genuine progressive, Left-wing party, not like the fake progressive parties these days that masquerade as social democratic parties (for example, British Labour, […]

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Price Cuts Arrive, Market “Softening” Continues – Beragampengetahuan

The housing market is going through another significant shift. Sellers have lost even more control as price cuts become common in some top markets. Rents are flat, but will they stay this way? The Trump administration presents a groundbreaking proposal that could greatly affect many real estate investors. This is May 2025’s housing market update, […]

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Australia – inflation continues to fall and the RBA should cut interest rates – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory – Beragampengetahuan

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest – Consumer Price Index, Australia – for the December-quarter 2024 today (January 29, 2025). The data showed that the inflation rate rose by just 0.2 points in the quarter and has fallen to 2.4 per cent on an annual basis (down from 2.8 per cent). The […]

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Voting Continues Through The Holidays At The 2nd Annual beragampengetahuan Design Awards – Beragampengetahuan

The holidays are a season for rest, for reflection, for family and fun and watching lots of movies. They’re also the perfect time for you to cast your ballot at the 2nd Annual beragampengetahuan Design Awards, a global compendium of the very best in innovative coffee design. Featuring more than 20 categories, and global entries […]

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Austerity cultist Kenneth Rogoff continues to bore us with his broken record – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory – Beragampengetahuan

One would reasonably think that if someone had been exposed in the past for pumping out a discredited academic paper after being at the forefront of the destructive austerity push during the Global Financial Crisis, then some circumspection might be in order. Apparently not. In 2010, Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff published a paper in […]

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ECB demonstrates that groupspeak is not dead in Europe – the denial continues – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory – Beragampengetahuan

On February 10, 2024, a new agreement between the European Council and European Parliament was announced which proposed to reform the fiscal rules structure that has crippled the Member States of the EMU since inception. I wrote in this blog post – Latest European Union rules provide no serious reform or increased capacity to meet […]

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Leica continues compacts with D-Lux 8 featuring four thirds type sensor: Digital Photography Review – Beragampengetahuan

Image: Leica Leica has announced that it will introduce the D-Lux8 premium compact camera on July 2nd, showing a continued commitment to compacts. The company hasn’t issued full specs yet, but the D-Lux8 appears to be an updated D-Lux7 with both physical styling cues and an updated menu system that more closely resemble the Q3 […]

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Cities: Skylines 2 Continues Renovations and Delays More Content – Beragampengetahuan

Paradox and Colossal Order have revealed that the Cities: Skylines 2 economy rework patch is almost ready, but as a result, the game’s upcoming Creator Packs have been delayed. In a new post on its official website, Paradox says that the economy patch is currently set for release somewhere between June 3rd and June 19th. The patch […]

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Max Verstappen continues Miami Grand Prix domination with pole in qualifying – Beragampengetahuan

MIAMI – Continuing in the same form he’s had all weekend, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole for the Miami Grand Prix. With a time of 1:27.241, he’s just over a tenth quicker than Charles Leclerc who finds himself starting in second as he did for the Sprint. Fan favorite here in Miami, Sergio Perez, […]