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Vanessa Neumann
Dr Vanessa Neumann is a political philosopher who is editor-at-large of Diplomat magazine.
Modern Love
Men's time spent caring for children has tripled - leaving a lot less time to bonk the secretary, which has to help the marriage.
Supreme Court in the right
I have no problem with incendiary films on either side of a debate. I often watch things I don’t agree with.
Chile's New Direction
This represents a major shift away from the divisive radicalism of the Bolivarian coalition and toward a more centrist approach
Black & Blue Friday
You’d think I’d know better at my age, but apparently hope does indeed spring eternal.
Lula and Ahmadinejad
What’s Lula up to by hosting and defending such a global enfant terrible? Same as always, in a word: power.
Palin on Oprah
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, having never watched Oprah before, but I couldn’t resist watching Sarah Palin. I cannot tell a lie: I was impressed.
GOP Chickens Now Roosting
Palin’s attack on the Republican candidate Scozzafava opened the flood gates for a party purge and a near civil-war.
The Empire (State) Strikes Back
I never understand how people find politics boring: mix dynamic personalities in pursuit of power, throw in a few scandals, ...
Fast Times in the Big Apple
All New Yorkers wondered how they could party into night on Halloween and yet run or cheer the marathon the following morning. Work hard, play hard!
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Q
I am growing increasingly worried about the effect of inflation on my portfolio, following the recent announcement that the CPI has risen sharply to 3.5%. What is the likelihood of significant inflation in the coming year and what strategies should I put in place to plan for this?
A
Firstly, it is important to note that inflation and deflation can co-exist within an economy. The CPI only indicates the net inflation/deflation. However, investors need to know what parts of the economy are inflating and what parts are deflating as this decides whether there is net wealth creation or net wealth destruction.
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