Niall Ferguson

The Aliens Have Landed, And We Created Them

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We are fast approaching a fatal conjuncture, in which we create an AI more intelligent than us, according to one technologist.

Investors Are Often The First Casualties Of War

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Fears of conflict have moved interest rates, boosted commodities prices and won (and lost) people fortunes.

Don't Let China Mint The Money Of The Future

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China has led the world in electronic payments.

A 12-Step Guide To Staying Sane During The Plague Year

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Disabling notifications on Twitter is one way to deal with the pandemic.

After The Pandemic, A Pile Of IOUs

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Economists see a free lunch in fiscal stimulus, but that depends on low post-pandemic interest rates.

Bitcoin Is Winning The Covid-19 Monetary Revolution

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The virtual currency is scarce, sovereign and a great place for the rich to store their wealth.

America Is On The Road To Relapse Not Recovery

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The U.S. isn’t following the example of countries that have shown what a “smart reopening” entails.