Author Archives: BarkerReport

Where do Your Tax Dollars Go?

Politicians rank below cars salesmen in trust from the general public Continue reading

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Brexincompetence

Incompetence is not reserved to the third world. It is less frequent in the developed world, but when it happens it really goes to town Continue reading

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RIP First Class

Aviation has changed dramatically over the last half century, now we may be on the verge of witnessing the death of the first class cabin Continue reading

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Shifts in the Car Industry

Why are so many shifts in the global car industry happening. Are tariffs the sole culprits? Is Brexit to blame? Continue reading

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There Will Always be War

How does the German ban on arms sales to Saudi Arabia play out with the major weapons manufacturers around the world. Who are the winners, and who is clearly the big loser. Continue reading

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The Option to Lease

IKEA’s recent anouncement of piloting a furniture leasing program in Switzerland points in the direction of a growing trend in the economy Continue reading

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What Next for Venezuela?

What are the possible outcomes of a potential recovery in Venezuela, and what is the timeframe. How does Venezuela’s crisis compare to previous crises of neighboring Latam countries Continue reading

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Hail Venezuela’s Libertador

Is Juan Guaido the next best thing to happen to Venezuela, or will the country descend into a civil war Continue reading

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Why “No Deal” Is Key

Should the UK walk away from the table if the Brexit negotiations go south? Some people think no, and they are gaining support. Continue reading

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Nothing is Agreed

With less than 3 months to go before Britain leaves the EU, everything is sorted: Laws have been repatriated, trade deals with the rest of the world are ready to be signed, the legal status of the EU citizens residing in the UK as well as that of UK citizens living in the EU has been clarified, the Irish border issue has been resolved, the City of London’s situation has been negotiated, the sea borders at Dover are ready to do streamlined inspections at a large scale, and the British government along with the opposition are agreeing on what is best for the country, putting all partisan squabbles to one side… NOT! Continue reading

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