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https://twitter.com/HenryJFoy/status/1670789883827298306First, it is true that the US has some undeniable advantages: abundant domestic energy, USD reserve status and dominance of the global software sector (I refuse say technology -there is advanced technology outside Silicon Valley). It also has top universities and leading research
https://twitter.com/MikeSington/status/1613635324953133056A lot of people think the US is a more violent society. And it is true there are more intentional homicides in the US than the EU (data for 2021)
https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1570832839318605824I would also argue it's unfair on the UK. Being sort of middling compared to your neighbours does not make you poor, even if you have real issues with inequality.
https://twitter.com/RobinBrooksIIF/status/1570296888196218880This is particularly true if you look at trade balances as % of GDP
https://twitter.com/adrianmschmidt/status/1570340738080055299
https://twitter.com/resfoundation/status/1547133006997082113A time series break means a revision of methodology, which makes it difficult to compare over time. Differing methodology also makes it hard to compare between countries. Eurostat notes user feedback:
https://twitter.com/RobinBrooksIIF/status/1513516340505628674First, let's be clear about what the current situation does. Russia can support its currency, import necessities. But sanctions have severe effects on domestic production, investment and economic development as I mention here:
https://twitter.com/BergAslak/status/1513400945471852544
https://twitter.com/BergAslak/status/1512402321745104901As mentioned, Russian exports have not been hit to the same degree as imports. But some Russian export sectors have been hit - notably metallurgy and coal. A significant part of exports 30-40% goes to markets that will no longer be accessible. This will hurt the economy and jobs
https://twitter.com/RobinBrooksIIF/status/1512072895073116170