What people recommend, in their own words, with the receipt.
Writer of Apricitas Economics; data-driven analysis of economics, business, finance and public policy.
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The ArgumentOther The Argument
Jerusalem Demsas' The Argument is a new magazine collecting the best economics, policy, & current affairs debates onto substack—I'm thrilled to be a contributor alongside some of the best writers in the business
Joseph Politano's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter The Argument, on their Substack's recommendations page.
apricitas.io ↗·2025-08-29
Home EconomicsOther Aziz Sunderji
Aziz Sunderji is a macro expert—spending 14 years at Barclays before going independent—and has a talent for data-driven storytelling. If you love a good econ chart, you'll love his newsletter.
Joseph Politano's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Home Economics, on their Substack's recommendations page.
apricitas.io ↗·2023-06-03
Understanding AIOther Timothy B. Lee
A new era of Artificial Intelligence is coming—and Tim Lee's newsletter weaves together a deep understanding of technology and economics with his own fiercely unique voice to help explain how silicon minds are changing the world
Joseph Politano's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Understanding AI, on their Substack's recommendations page.
apricitas.io ↗·2023-04-27
The OvershootOther Matthew C. Klein
Matt Klein should need no introduction—he's an elite writer among elite writers on global trade and macroeconomics. The Overshoot is among the most unique and informative publications on substack.
Joseph Politano's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter The Overshoot, on their Substack's recommendations page.
apricitas.io ↗·2022-04-08
Commodity ContextOther Rory Johnston
Rory Johnston writes the best data-driven analysis of global oil markets out there. He manages to strike the perfect balance between appreciation for oil's current role in the economy and an understanding of how energy markets must change to fight climate change.
Joseph Politano's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Commodity Context, on their Substack's recommendations page.
apricitas.io ↗·2022-04-08
Kyla's NewsletterOther Kyla Scanlon
Kyla is one of the best voices in finance and macroeconomics. I have had the privilege to work with her on several pieces and am always impressed by her ability to condense intricate topics into understandable narratives.
Joseph Politano's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Kyla’s Newsletter, on their Substack's recommendations page.
apricitas.io ↗·2022-04-08
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