Davos: “They are loath to pay a living wage, but they will fund a philharmonic orchestra. They will ban unions, but they will organize a workshop on transparency in government.”
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Branko Milanovic: Dutiful dirges of Davos
Economics
Heiner Flassbeck: Why democracy will ultimately fail
Democracy and pluralism are not superior per se. When democracy loses the ability to hold serious discussions on serious issues, it provides a wide open flank for its opponents, who, like Donald Trump, intuitively see […]
Deregulation
Prem Sikka: This decision will make a mockery of EU claims to be tackling tax havens
American Samoa, Guam, Namibia, Palau, Samoa and Trinidad and Tobago. What do these nations have in common besides that you probably do not know where they are on the map? They will probably be the […]
Climate Crisis
Politico: Macron, 3 other leaders warn Mercosur deal could ‘destabilize’ farm sector
Here we are again: the interests of EU citizens are being suppressed so that the Germans can sell more cars. Cheaper beef for cheaper cars. What about climate change? Read here
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