Economics
Yanis Varoufakis: Marx predicted our present crisis – and points the way out
Yanis Varoufakis turns to the Communist Manifesto and finds turth, solace, and inspiration. Highly recommended. Read here
Finance
Climate Crisis
New Economics Foundation – Why it really is time to make the polluter pay
Here in Europe we are becoming used to inclement weather aberrations. In other parts of the world the damage is existential. Those suffering the most are those who are least responsible for this disaster. Those […]
Economics
Cahal Moran: Why the problem is economics, not economists
This is for economists or those interested in economics, so do not be worried if it becomes difficult to understand. Read here
Austerity
Asbjørn Wahl: Austerity Policies In Europe: There Is No Alternative
“In addition to the democratic deficit that is built into the EU institutions, they have to a great extent acquired their form and content during the neoliberal era. They are therefore dominated by the interests […]
Climate Crisis
Steve Keen – Hiding in Plain View: Why economists can’t see the obvious coming
Ten years after the crisis, the Australian economist Steve Keen, who has recently joined Finance Watch as an individual member, calls his mainstream counterparts to account for (still) ignoring the very obvious causes of financial […]
Austerity
Red Pepper: Why Europe needs Corbyn
This is another article in our continuing debate concerning whether the neo-liberal EU can be reformed to become a democratic, progressive, and social political organisation. Read here
Finance
The Gig Economy Project is a media network for gig workers in Europe. On 10 September 2025, we re-launched the project in partnership with the ETUC’s Digital Platform Observatory. You can read about GEP 2.0 […]
Economics
Branko Milanovic: When autarky becomes the only solution
This article concerning the conflict between the United States and Russia – free of polemic, sensation and war mongering – is well worth reading. Read here
Economics
Howard Reed: Rip it up and start again: the case for a new economics
“Until we ditch the old textbook, we’ll never face up to the challenges of the modern world—or move beyond neoliberalism”. It’s a long read, but time well invested. Read here
Economics
Ed Pemberton – A Question of Value: Raising Productivity by Lowering Inequality
The focus on low productivity overlooks the crucial influence of inequality. Ed Pemberton, Doctoral Researcher, Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute Cross-posted from Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) Wikimedia Commons The latest release of […]