Finance
Globalisation
Economics
Michael Roberts: Trump’s tariffs – some facts and consequences (from various sources)
Some interesting aspects of Trump’s tariff policy Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted from Michael Roberts’ blog The overall impact of Trump’s tariff hikes is to raise […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – Liberation day
Geopolitically Trump’s policies have been failures. Now he is setting his simple mind to economics. Let’s see if this goes any better. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted […]
Economics
Vijay Prashad – Can we exit from a world of debt?
The external debt levels of global south countries is dwarfing their spending on education and health – a new development paradigm is needed. Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, editor, and journalist. He is a writing […]
Economics
Branko Milanović: What Comes After Globalization?
The world as we know it is a product of globalization — and this era of globalization might be coming to a close. Read HERE
Economics
Michael Hudson – Why Banking Isn’t What You Think It Is
The realities of modern banking, economic rent, and financialization. KARL FITZGERALD: Welcome everyone to our quarterly Patreon Q&A gathering here with Professor Michael Hudson, author of just so many books and contributor to so many […]
Economics
Wolfgang Streeck: “Global Governance” is a Pipe Dream
Wolfgang Streeck’s new book Taking Back Control? argues that the neoliberal era of free trade and trickle-down rhetoric lies in the past. He spoke to Jacobin about the political shocks this might bring. Read HERE
Finance
Politico – European carmakers in crossfire of US-EU trade war
German automanufacturers are facing the perfect storm – falling behind China technologically, and having their access to the US market reduced. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Juan Laborda – The United States, Humanity’s Greatest Bubble
The U.S. model – financialization, rentier oligarchy, and the imposition of dollar hegemony – is hitting its limits. Juan Laborda is Professor at the Department of Organization Engineering, Business Administration and Statistics, Universidad Politécnica de […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – Trade tariffs as economic policy: the debate
An interesting look at the discussion around Trump’s tariff policies and if they will benefit the US consumer or be detrimental Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger. Cross-posted from Michael […]