Economics
Mariana Mazzucato – Why We Need a New Way to Measure the Economy
Economist Mariana Mazzucato discusses her book and the need for new ways to measure economic performance. Listen here
Year: 2018
EU politics
Bloomberg: Browder Laundering Complaint Shows $97 Million Nokia Payment
The reputation of Scandinavian banks is going from tarnished to sullied, from hygga to organised crime. Read here
Economics
Andrea Lorenzo Capussela – The liberal conception of ‘freedom’ is incapable of addressing the problems of contemporary capitalism
This may not be the easiest of reading, but it is well worth the effort. There is a lot of talk these days of defending “liberalism”, but as Capussela explains, liberalism has promoted capitalism, not […]
Austerity
Corporate Europe Observatory – The EU’s obstacle course for municipalism
Progressive municipalist city governments from Barcelona, to Naples, to Grenoble have introduced important policies to promote citizen participation, public ownership of services, expanded affordable housing, urban ecology and sustainable energy, better transparency and accountability, and […]
Economics
Progressive Economy Forum: “Where will the money come from?” with Ann Pettifor
Progressives are often accused of believing in the “magic money tree” whenever they call for, say, more investment in public services. In this episode Ann Pettifor, expert on the monetary system and international financial architecture, […]
EU politics
Bloomberg: Europe Is Too Exposed to Italy to Let It Go
French and German banks have more than $400 billion at stake and would lose big if the country left the currency union. Read here
EU politics
Pacific Standard: Here’s Why UberEats Couriers Went on Strike in the U.K. This Month
An organizer with a couriers union discusses the ongoing campaign to improve the gig economy. Read here
EU politics
The Guardian: Greece reiterates claim of €288bn for damages under Nazi occupation
Athens says destruction played major part in delaying Greece’s development as modern state Read here
Corruption
The News & Observer: Greece jails former minister, wife ahead of corruption trial
If Europe`s Social Democrats were wondering where they would go now that they are being voted out of one parliament after the other, this may provide the answer. There is huge potential for this party […]
Austerity
Jason Hickel – Degrowth: A Call for Radical Abundance
With climate change completely out of control – and mostly ignored – the discussion concerning “degrowth” will increase in relevance and something we at BRAVE NEW EUROPE are trying to support. If you are new […]