Economics
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Economics
Branko Milanovic´ – Was the world of the 1990s better than today’s?
A little hypocrisy makes society violent and rough, but too much makes it rotten. Branko Milanović is an economist specialised in development and inequality. His new book, The Visions of inequality, was published October 10, 2023. Cross-posed […]
Climate Crisis
Richard Murphy: Older consumers are rejecting the market
As we move into 2026, a striking contradiction is becoming impossible to ignore. People over 55 now account for around half of global consumer spending, and yet markets and advertisers largely ignore them. Continue Reading […]
Economics
Heiner Flassbeck: Germany and Europe: Headless in the mid-20s
The first quarter of this century has come to an end, and unfortunately we must conclude that humanity has not become any wiser over the past hundred years. The mid-1920s have become a symbol of […]
Economics
German Foreign Policy: Hungary hub for Chinese EV competitors
Germany’s crisis-stricken automakers expand e-vehicle production in Hungary in cooperation with Chinese suppliers. Chinese competition now looming within the EU Read HERE
Economics
Pavan Kulkarni – The War in Sudan Is ‘Between Two Wings of a Comprador Parasitic Capitalist Class’
The war in Sudan is not simply “between two generals, but between two wings of a comprador parasitic capitalist class,” fighting each other against the backdrop of a regional and global contest over Sudan’s land, […]
Economics
Economics
Michael Roberts – Forecast for 2026
An overview of the key economic trends to look out for in the new year. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger. Cross-posted from Michael Roberts’ blog In many […]
Economics
Gerry Nolan: Europe’s Panic Economy: Frozen Assets, Empty Arsenals, and the Quiet Admission of Defeat
NATO’s proxy war is lost. How long can Europe’s corrupt political class hide the fact and consequences? Read Article HERE This file comes from the official website of the Council of Ministres of Italy and […]
Economics
After Nations – The Making and Unmaking of a World Order by Rana Dasgupta
Reviewed by Branko Milanovic´ This new splendid and beautifully-written book by Rana Dasgupta has as its title After Nations: The Making and Unmaking of a World Order. The idea, briefly sketched in the introduction and […]