Insufficient postage: the fight over America’s mail service
Aug 17, 2020
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John Fassman, Washington correspondent for The Economist, dives into the political struggles surrounding the US Postal Service, particularly its impact on mail-in voting and public trust in democracy. Miranda Johnson, Southeast Asia correspondent, sheds light on the microfinance boom in Cambodia and the pandemic's challenges for its sustainability. They wrap up by contrasting these topics with the difficulties in the resale market for Airbus A380s, exploring broader economic implications in various sectors.
The US Postal Service is one of America’s most popular and necessary public institutions. Now it is at the centre of a battle over November’s election. The growth of microfinance in Cambodia has been for the most part positive, but the pandemic is posing challenges to its sustainability. And if you want to buy a used Airbus A380, it’s a buyer’s market. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer