Finance good, big finance better and biggest finance best. This subtle mantra has bounced around developed economies for decades and has almost entirely captured politicians, the media and the public. Countries have fallen over themselves […]
This is not only a good read, but describes a mind set of liberalism that, as Milanović points out, leaves mostly death and destruction in its wake. One can add that just as the IMF […]
On Labour´s attempt to forge a reputation for economic competency based on new economics: What does it mean? Has it worked? Can Labour escape the balancing the household books narrative? Is austerity economics really over?
The development sector set out to summon the magic of capitalism from the ashes of communism. How is it going? Read here
Northern European nations – the New Hansa – need cheap, will trained workers. Now we know where the will come from. Read here
Branko Milanovic ends the year with a brilliant piece fittingly about the unrelenting relevance of Marx for economics and history. Branko Milanovic is an economist specialised in development and inequality. Branko will be holding a […]
Common Weal Director Robin McAlpine argues the Yellow Vests protests in France marks the end of a 40 years political empire that said it didn’t have an ideology but always ruled for the rich – […]
Nothing really new here, but it does document that French intellectuals are entering the 21st century. Anti-establishment is no longer synonymous with communism and fascism. Read here
The World Bank’s Maximising Finance for Development agenda is constructing a new financial world order with shadow banking at its core, argues Daniela Gabor, professor of economics and macro-finance at UWE Bristol and one of 120 […]
Stable families, good jobs, strong schools, abundant and safe public spaces, and pride in local cultures and history – these are the essential elements of prosperous societies. Neither global markets nor the nation-state can adequately […]
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