Economics
Yanis Varoufakis: Marx predicted our present crisis – and points the way out
Yanis Varoufakis turns to the Communist Manifesto and finds turth, solace, and inspiration. Highly recommended. Read here
Month: April 2018
Deregulation
Heather Connolly – Macron’s railway reforms: the ultimate test for French trade unionism
Again another major strike being ignored in the corporate media. Like the UK University Strike, this too will have major repercussions in France. Heather Connolly is Associate Professor of Employment Relations, School of Business, University […]
Climate Crisis
New Economics Foundation – Why it really is time to make the polluter pay
Here in Europe we are becoming used to inclement weather aberrations. In other parts of the world the damage is existential. Those suffering the most are those who are least responsible for this disaster. Those […]
Corruption
Buzz Feed News: The UK Refused To Raid A Company Suspected Of Money Laundering, Citing Its Tory Donations
Cash donations are supposed to be important for democracy. Large cash donation must therefore be more important for democracy. This looks like large cash donations buys you a get out of jail free card. Is […]
Austerity
Owen Jones: Don’t be fooled by Emmanuel Macron the ‘moderate’
The story keeps repeating itself. The corporate press praises a centre- left of centre-right politician as “progressive” and “socially fair” and what is the result? An enforcer of neo-liberalism. Read here Also read Oliver Davis […]
Economics
Cahal Moran: Why the problem is economics, not economists
This is for economists or those interested in economics, so do not be worried if it becomes difficult to understand. Read here
Climate Crisis
red pepper – Don’t believe the hype: Biomass is an environmental disaster
Biomass is falling increasingly into disrepute. This article explains why. Read here
Austerity
Asbjørn Wahl: Austerity Policies In Europe: There Is No Alternative
“In addition to the democratic deficit that is built into the EU institutions, they have to a great extent acquired their form and content during the neoliberal era. They are therefore dominated by the interests […]
Climate Crisis
Steve Keen – Hiding in Plain View: Why economists can’t see the obvious coming
Ten years after the crisis, the Australian economist Steve Keen, who has recently joined Finance Watch as an individual member, calls his mainstream counterparts to account for (still) ignoring the very obvious causes of financial […]
EU politics
Kwame Boateng: 14.06.17 – Crime Scene Invetigation Grenfell Tower
This film is powerful enough to speak for itself.