Economics
Robin McAlpine – In 2025, nothing is as it was
It’s been a year of turmoil, in the world and in my head. But it leaves space for new ideas and it is those we must cultivate if we are to save democracy. Robin McAlpine […]
Economics
Economics
Austerity
UNI Europa stands in solidarity with Portugal’s workers on general strike
This is the Portuguese labour movement’s first general strike in 12 years, directed against an unjust labour reform. Read Article HERE
Economics
Branko Milanović – How to frame an economic blueprint for the 21st century
The old is dying and the new is already being born. Branko Milanović is an economist specialised in development and inequality. His new book, The Visions of inequality, was published October 10, 2023. Cross-posed from Branko Milanović’s […]
Economics
Mandira Bagwandeen, Jelena Vidojević – The AU-EU Relationship at a Crossroads: Nudging Africa Closer to the East?
Several African countries already have pragmatic ‘Look East’ policies or strategies Mandira Bagwandeen – Stellenbosch University; New South Institute Jelena Vidojević – New South Institute Photo: African Union The recent 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – Extreme inequality – and what to do about it
The world is becoming more unequal and the growing divide is driven by the imperatives of international capitalism and imperialism. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger. Cross-posted from […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – Stagflation and the K-shaped economy
In the United States, workers are getting poorer as prices rise, but big tech firms are booming via the AI bubble, hence the economy’s K-shape. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London […]
Economics
Economics
Ralph Nader, Bruce Fein – Open Letter to Zohran Mamdani – Political Moderate
Leftists keep hoping for the real thing, but end up only too often with moderates with a leftist spin – especially in the US Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate, lawyer and author of Only the Super-Rich […]
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: Production in October 2025: only 0.8% on the same month a year earlier
Production in industry October 2025 (in real terms, provisional): +1.8% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) +0.8% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) September 2025 (in real terms, revised): +1.1% […]