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Martin Schmalzried

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Political blogger

During my time, working as a Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager at the European NGO, COFACE-Families Europe, on topics such as financial inclusion, consumer protection, data protection, privacy online, I have gained a profound knowledge about many topics and have started writing articles reflecting on economics, politics, and a wide variety of societal issues.

The articles below don't necessarily reflect my current point of view, but provide a good overview of the evolution of my ideas and ideals.

You can also read my paper on the future of the financial system: Mirroring Biology

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Inflation and price stability: why Central Banks have it backward

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 202112 min read

Inflation and price stability: why Central Banks have it backward

The current obsession with “price stability” and inflation targets of modern central banks, and particularly the European Central Bank...

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Time to regulate advertising, before we go NUTS!

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20213 min read

Time to regulate advertising, before we go NUTS!

Wednesday 3rd of October 2018, I am waiting for boarding the Eurostar to go to London from Brussels in the main hall. Two animated LCD...

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If/when shit hits the fan and the global financial system collapses…

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 202115 min read

If/when shit hits the fan and the global financial system collapses…

Following macro-economic news is no picnic. You can follow Gordon T Long on Youtube for instance, if you want to get a glimpse at what we...

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Let's stop calling them "Cryptocurrencies"

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20218 min read

Let's stop calling them "Cryptocurrencies"

End of November, in an article from Business Insider, another big name in the Financial Services industry shared his concerns and...

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The petty ambitions and aims behind Universal Basic Income

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20215 min read

The petty ambitions and aims behind Universal Basic Income

Economists from all sides weight in on Universal Basic Income (UBI) and assessing what the concrete economic effects it will have: Will...

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Cryptocurrencies: ban none or ban them all

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20216 min read

Cryptocurrencies: ban none or ban them all

A little while ago, I argued that even though States might wish to ban cryptocurrencies, it might be too late. This is a follow up...

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Cryptocurrencies: the underestimated centralization risk that is hardly ever discussed

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20214 min read

Cryptocurrencies: the underestimated centralization risk that is hardly ever discussed

Time and again, we see articles pop up that discuss the centralization risks linked with some cryptocurrency. For instance, the risks of...

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Free markets, liberalism and taxation

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20215 min read

Free markets, liberalism and taxation

Most liberals and especially libertarians and anarchists, argue that taxation is essentially theft: a “dictatorship of the majority”...

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Bitcoin's early adopters bias is what might kill it

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20214 min read

Bitcoin's early adopters bias is what might kill it

The news is spreading steadily: blockchain technology, created by Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin, is going to disrupt everything: financial...

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GDPR and protecting children’s privacy: the way forward

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20218 min read

GDPR and protecting children’s privacy: the way forward

Last year, I have written an article about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and it’s implications on children’s privacy....

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Websites now mine cryptocurrencies: is it over for Online Advertising?

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20215 min read

Websites now mine cryptocurrencies: is it over for Online Advertising?

A few days ago, articles from multiple news outlets discussed a new development in the world of crypto-currencies. The Pirate Bay website...

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I hate to tell you, but we’re all partly Communists

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20217 min read

I hate to tell you, but we’re all partly Communists

You probably clicked due to the click-baiting nature of the title to see what kind of trickery lies behind it. However, for once, this...

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The only solution to Internet of Things security

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20216 min read

The only solution to Internet of Things security

Time and again, we hear about connected devices being hacked: security cameras, connected cars, connected toys… One of the largest DDOS...

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Free market mechanisms at the service of the Left

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20215 min read

Free market mechanisms at the service of the Left

Left wing politics has often been seen in opposition to “free markets”, with policies that directly contradict what liberal political...

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Let’s get rid of blood sucking third parties

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20219 min read

Let’s get rid of blood sucking third parties

Uber, Deliveroo, the protests and resistance to the “gig economy” are growing all around the world for a myriad of reasons: precarious...

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KidZania: not realistic enough

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20213 min read

KidZania: not realistic enough

KidZania has become something of a sensation all over the world in the past decade. Founded by a Mexican entrepreneur, the main idea is...

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Lessons learned from slavery proponents

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20217 min read

Lessons learned from slavery proponents

DISCLAIMER: This essay does not put into question the end of slavery or human rights. Its purpose is solely to examine the arguments used...

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Banning cryptocurrencies: it’s now or never (or maybe just never)

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20215 min read

Banning cryptocurrencies: it’s now or never (or maybe just never)

Time and again, I read articles on the Internet about how central banks and governments may be planning to shut down Bitcoin or...

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The complex topic of violence and free speech

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 202119 min read

The complex topic of violence and free speech

The Charlottesville protests, both Neo-Nazi and Antifa, sparked fresh debate about the limits of free speech and legitimate use of...

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Fake news: no easy fix

Martin Schmalzried

Nov 27, 20216 min read

Fake news: no easy fix

All around the Internet, articles about how to tackle fake news pop up, often with education as their number one priority and solution,...

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