Economics
Paolo Gerbaudo: The great recoil of neoliberal globalization
The implosion of neoliberal globalization is not just a moment of regression, but potentially a phase of re-internalization, which the left should exploit. Read here
Finance
Economics
Bill Mitchell: When ‘new’ is really old and doesn’t get us very far – latest BIS paper
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose Read here
Economics
Branko Milanović – On the role of economics and global inequality
How economics help us to understand political and social movements Branko Milanović is an economist specialised in development and inequality. His newest book is “Capitalism, Alone: The Future of the System That Rules the World” […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – Stocks, profit margins, and the economy
A look at what is happening in the world economy. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted from Michael’s Blog The US stock market went back […]
EU politics
Gig Economy Project – Why we should fear a Prop-22 law for Europe: Interview with Anne Dufresne
Brussels-based Anne Dufresne, co-author of new book “App Workers United – The Struggle for Rights in the Gig Economy”, tells the Gig Economy Project that the EU Commission’s track record of ‘deconstructing the social rights […]
Austerity
Richard Murphy – Austerity and interest increases are not in any way required by inflation. If they happen they are the politics of upwards redistribution of wealth
Be it a government deficit, inflation, or too much democracy, austerity is always the policy of choice for neo-liberals. Richard Murphy is an economic justice campaigner. Professor of Accounting, Sheffield University Management School. Chartered accountant. […]
Economics
Chris Dillow: Productivity in Late Capitalism
In the debate about how to increase productivity, everybody seems to be making an assumption that I find questionable – that feasible policy changes can make a significant difference. Read here
Finance
The Sobremesa Podcast – Spain’s Riders Law with Ben Wray
Ben Wray is a freelance journalist leading Brave New Europe’s Gig Economy Project. He joins me to explain how the Riders law came about in Spain, and why it is needed. Ben also explains some […]
EU politics
US News: Portugal’s Gig-Economy Workers Set to Become Staff
Portugal has moved a step closer to ordering digital platforms such as Uber and Glovo to employ some of their drivers as staff with formal contracts and benefits, becoming the latest European nation to tackle […]
Climate Crisis
Bloomberg: Dutch Consider Budget Loophole to Boost Green Investments
Coalition talks in The Hague could set precedent for EU The Netherlands has traditionally opposed looser budget rules Read here