It has been two years since my last post, principally because a I lost a close colleague who was maintaining my website and updating my blog. This interregnum does not mean that I have been idle, far fom it. The lasy couple of years has been occupied by researcing and writing a new book, published last year by Agenda Publishing: Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Future of Money. The book has been well received. Two early positive Read More

Michael’s latest book (co-authored by colleague Bob Savic) is on “China’s Re-Emergence” on the world stage during the past 30 years, ushering in a “New Global Era”. The book presents an objective, non-judgemental perspective on China’s development. The book provides an explanation of China’s political economy, philosophy, and societal development, contrasting with the current, simplistic Read More

On July 19 in England all legally mandated Covid 19-specific restrictions are to be lifted. In Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales the pace of easement is slower, though around mid-August legal restrictions will be similarly eased. The removal of legal restrictions will still leave in place government guidance on the wearing of face masks and social distancing in crowded indoor spaces. However, the relaxation of laws and social rules is Read More