In recent years, a group of economists, ecologists, and anthropologists has gained attention for trying to overturn a core tenet of economic policy — that growth is good for everyone. Known as the “degrowth” movement, these scholars suggest a reframing of humanity’s goals along ecological lines to address the climate crisis, along with a reconsideration of using gross domestic product as a metric for progress. The upheaval of the coronavirus crisis has added fuel to the debate.
Economics
Simon Wren-Lewis: Helping the left behind: its (economic) geography, stupid
The growing divide since the 1980s is about the fortunes of large cities compared to smaller units. But the economic theory behind that dynamic can also be used to help those left behind. Read here
EU politics
Timo Al-Farooq: Anti-Palestinian repression remains the driving force behind Germany’s democratic decline
Germany’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism is driving a broader erosion of civil liberties and democratic standards. According to Timo Al-Farooq, measures targeting Palestine solidarity are expanding into wider repression of dissent across society. Read Article […]
Corruption
Romania Insider: Corruption scandal hits biggest private university in Romania, pro-rector arrested for bribery
Once again the EU proves that the market will best regulates supply and demand. They probably were taught this by the German hegemon, where many prominent German politicians cheated to obtain their PhDs. Read here
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