What the Chinese do with ice

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At a time when very low temperatures are causing death and disruption across Europe (and there is about six cm of snow in Cambridge) here is a link to a set of amazing photos of the ice festival in Harbin, in … Continued

The United Republic

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On Monday 6 February 2012, Queen Elizabeth the Second will celebrate her diamond jubilee – 60 years on the throne (though she was actually crowned in June 1952). The main practical significance of this is that we get an extra … Continued

The German question

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There’s an old, rather obscure joke with several variations that goes like this. Four people set out to write about elephants, from the US, the UK, France and Germany. The American writes a book called “Elephants for fun and profit.” … Continued

An optimistic view of the Euro mess

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The ever-excellent analysis from the Peterson Institute of International Economics continues. A recent paper argues that the Euro mess will be resolved and will leave the European economy and Union stronger than before. Fred Bergsten and Jacob Kirkegaard argue conventionally … Continued

Criteria for scholarships

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I wish the MFin fees were lower but they are set in line with the market. And student fees are the main source of revenue for Cambridge Judge Business School. The School gives some scholarships and of course there are … Continued

Merry Christmas

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It’s customary in Britain to wish people a merry Christmas and a happy new year. This greeting is used by everyone and has no religious connotations. I know that in North America people often say “happy holidays” for fear of … Continued