Economics
Unconventional Economics – How the Rich Steal From the Poor (Part 1)
Good explanation of land rent.
Inequality
Austerity
France 24: ‘We won’t give up’: French protesters defiant on day 36 of pension strikes
It is a truly impressive effort by French workers to defy neo-liberal austerity. Read here
Economics
Bill Mitchell – The Last Colonial Currency: A History of the CFA Franc – Part 1
Colonialism is alive and well in Africa Read here
Economics
Heiner Flassbeck – The Twenties and New Thinking
The EU is at a crossroad and has no idea of which course to take – except the usual: Led by the German hegemon into the ditch. Heiner Flassbeck is an economist, as well as […]
Economics
Lars P. Syll: Chicago Economics — Garbage in, Gospel out
Chicago economics is a dangerous pseudo-scientific zombie ideology that ultimately relies on the poor having to pay for the mistakes of the rich. Lars P. Syll is an economist at the Faculty of Education and […]
Inequality
Renegade Inc – Privatised Planet
With only a few days into a new right-wing UK government, a minister has conceded that extra nurses in the publicly-funded National Health Service (NHS) won’t be in place for another decade. This admission has been […]
Economics
Dean Baker – Trade Deals Are About Increasing Protectionist Barriers
A short, but good take on what trade agreements are really about. Dean Baker is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Cross-posted from Dean Baker’s Beat The Press Blog […]
Economics
Paul Adler – “The 99 Percent Economy”
This talk presents the main themes from Paul Adler’s forthcoming book “The 99 Percent Economy”.
Economics
Bill Mitchell: Free flows of capital do not increase output but do increase inequality
Suddenly capital controls are back in the discussion. Read here
Climate Crisis
Vijay Prashad – Wealthy Countries’ Approach to Climate Change Condemns Hundreds of Millions of People to Suffer
While Europeans are diligently reducing their use of plastic bags and straws, even taking trains instead of flying – well occasionally – the true dimensions and necessary solutions for the worldwide climate crisis are being […]