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Conor  O'Kane

Conor O'Kane

I teach macroeconomics, political economy and economic history. Am particularly interested in researching the evolution of economic ideas and systems. Particularly interested in Adam Smith and his pioneering work in political economy.

Graduated with a BA in Economics and Politics from University College Dublin in 1994. Worked in technology and new media for over 15 years including all through the dotcom era. Completed an MBA in 2010 at Bournemouth University. Completed a PhD in the 'Economics of Digital Privacy' in 2020.

Vulture Capitalism: Grace Blakeley’s new book is smart on what has gone wrong since the 1980s

Apr 23, 2024 08:05 am UTC| Insights & Views

Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom is the latest book from the English economic and political journalist and rising progressive star Grace Blakeley. The 30-year-old describes...

Bidenomics: why it's more likely to win the 2024 election than many people think

Sep 18, 2023 05:53 am UTC| Politics

Joe Biden has come out fighting against perceptions that he is handling the US economy badly. During an address in Maryland, the president contrasted Bidenomics with Trumpian MAGAnomics that would involve tax-cutting and...

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Economy

Activist Investor Starboard Value Presses Pfizer's Board Amid Corporate Tensions

The ongoing corporate battle between Pfizer and activist investment firm Starboard Value escalated on Thursday when Starboard pushed Pfizers board to investigate alleged coercive actions. This follows the unexpected...

Lufthansa’s Strategic Investment in ITA Airways: The Role of Rome Fiumicino Airport Expansion

Lufthansas Strategic Turnaround with ITA Airways: Key Role of Rome Fiumicino Airport Expansion Lufthansas highly anticipated transformation of ITA Airways, a crucial part of reviving the German airlines global standing,...

Asian Currencies Show Slight Gains Amid Dollar Decline and Fed Interest Rate Speculations

Asian currencies experienced modest gains on Friday as the U.S. dollar pulled back from near two-month highs. The dollars decline followed stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data, which strengthened...

Japan’s Core Inflation Likely Eased in September as Exports Slowed - Latest CPI and Trade Data

Japans Core Consumer Inflation Likely Eased in September Amid Slowing Export Growth Japans core consumer inflation rate likely eased in September due to a decline in energy costs, which was helped by government...

Global Markets Outlook: Caution Ahead of Key Economic Data and Geopolitical Tensions

Fridays market session saw a cautious mood settle in, with investors bracing for key economic data and potential geopolitical turbulence over the weekend. The global markets are poised for significant developments,...

Politics

'Pouty' Donald Trump Cancels ‘60 Minutes’ Interview, Calls for CBS to ‘Lose Its License’ Over Kamala Harris ‘Fraud’

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate notorious for stirring controversy, has once again made headlines after canceling a scheduled interview with 60 Minutes and calling for CBS to lose its broadcast license....

Whoopi Goldberg Fires Back: ‘How Dumb Are You?’ Donald Trump’s ‘Stupid View’ Remarks Ignite Explosive Feud on National TV

Whoopi Goldberg didnt hold back on Thursdays episode of The View after former President Donald Trump called the talk show stupid and labeled her as really dumb. The explosive exchange between the two personalities has sent...

Racism Soars: ‘South Asians Are Under Attack!’ Alarming Rise in Hate Linked to Kamala Harris and Usha Vance’s Success

Racism against South Asians has skyrocketed over the past year, with online hate and threats of violence doubling as Vice President Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Locked in a ‘Dead Heat’! Swing States Show Shocking Poll Numbers: ‘Too Close to Call'

With less than a month to go before Election Day, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has tightened to a virtual dead heat in key swing states, according to a new poll from The...

Science

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 5, Tower Catch Planned After Successful Tank Tests

After successful tank tests, SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 5 in Texas. The company confirmed plans for the first-ever Super Heavy booster tower catch, pending regulatory approval. The flight marks a key...

SpaceX Activates Starlink Texting for T-Mobile in Florida as Hurricane Milton Approaches

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network, ensuring...

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

Technology

Bitcoin Fights for $60,000 Survival: Traders Warn of Looming $53,000 Slide

Bitcoin is locked in a fight to maintain its $60,000 support level as traders predict a slide to $53,000. Bearish momentum grows as resistance at $65,000 stalls any potential price recovery. Bitcoin Faces Decline Amid...

Tesla's 'We, Robot' Event Showcases Cybercab, Robovan, and Updates on Optimus and Model 2

Teslas 2024 We, Robot event revealed exciting advancements, including the debut of the Cybercab and Robovan, along with updates on the Optimus humanoid robot and the highly anticipated Model 2. Elon Musk also discussed...

Morgan Stanley Explains NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPU Bottleneck, Predicts Strong Production Ramp-Up

Morgan Stanley provided new insights into NVIDIAs recent Blackwell GPU production bottleneck, citing a minor design flaw as the cause. The issue, related to a photomask defect, has been resolved. The bank remains...

Bitcoin's $100K Surge Unstoppable Despite US Election Turmoil, Predicts Crypto Expert Tapiero

Dan Tapiero, founder of 10T Holdings, predicted that Bitcoins price will hit $100,000 regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, signaling continued confidence in the cryptocurrency markets upward...
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