Most recent columns

Harry Geels: Trump not a classic capitalist but an economic nationalist

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:01:57 +0200

^{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Harry Geels

Recent remarks by Trump (during his 4th of July speech) and Vance (in an interview with The Daily Wire) point more towards conservative-Christian, or even mercantilist, politics than towards liberal-capitalist views. Once again, it is clear that the traditional left-right framework is intellectually impoverished and unnecessarily polarising.

Harry Geels: DNB approves its own inequality policy

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:05:43 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Harry Geels

It is often claimed that monetary policy exacerbates inequality. According to recent research by DNB, this assertion is incorrect. However, there are some points to be made regarding DNB’s view.

Harry Geels: Piketty’s five fallacies

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:16:52 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Harry Geels

In his recent report, Thomas Piketty once again sets out an ambitious worldview. Climate change, inequality and economic structure are brought together in a single, overarching project. However, his solutions contain five systematic fallacies.

Harry Geels: Greece, from debt crisis to market darling

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:24:04 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Harry Geels

The country that, a decade ago, was synonymous with mismanagement, debt restructuring and political chaos is once again being embraced by investors. There are broadly four reasons to take a more positive view of Greece. Taken together, they provide an excellent case study for both economists and investors.

Harry Geels: Inflation isn’t just about the money supply

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:20:23 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Harry Geels

Milton Friedman often said: ‘Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon’, a statement that is often misquoted as ‘inflation is a policy’. It is a powerful statement with a grain of truth, but the story of inflation is broader than that.