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John Christensen and Nicholas Shaxson – ‘The Magic Money Tree:’ From Modern Monetary Theory to Modern Tax Theory

March 5, 2019 MDRose 0

Modern Monetary Theory is causing a lot of debate – as it should. This is proof of its relevance. Every theory needs to stand up to criticism and discussion. This lengthy piece by Tax Justice […]

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Tax Justice Network – ‘The Magic Money Tree:’ From Modern Monetary Theory to Modern Tax Theory

March 5, 2019 MDRose 0

Yes there is a Magic Money Tree! Listen to Richard Murphy & John Christensen on The Taxcast discuss Modern Monetary Theory and tax justice with me on this Taxcast Extra. Vital to understand how money […]

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Jason Hickel – How bad is global inequality, really?

March 3, 2019 MDRose 0

A short but excellent piece by Jason Hickel of what world inequality really looks like these days. This contradicts the narrative in state and corporate media that world poverty is in decline. Jason Hickel is […]

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Alfie Stirling – Austerity is subduing UK economy by more than £3,600 per household this year

February 21, 2019 MDRose 0

Today the British Treasury announced a massive surplus for January. As we know, there is no such thing as a free lunch, so who is paying the bill. Here the answer: ‘Fixing’ the public sector […]

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Bill Mitchell: German growth strategy falters – exposes deep flaws in the EU architecture

February 19, 2019 MDRose 0

Germany has adopted the strategy that it can permanently game its Eurozone partners through its mercantilist approach. Read here

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Renegade Inc – Nick Shaxson: The Finance Curse

February 19, 2019 MDRose 0

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 […]

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Suresh Naidu, Dani Rodrik, Gabriel Zucman: Economics After Neoliberalism

February 19, 2019 MDRose 0

This is an interesting new development and well worth following. Contemporary economics is finally breaking free from its market fetishism, offering plenty of tools we can use to make society more inclusive. Read here

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Remi Edwards – Knowing commodities through corporate narratives: the poor prospects for ethical consumption

February 17, 2019 MDRose 0

Commodities are often represented to consumers based on corporate promises of social responsibility. But with little evidence of positive impact on the ground for workers, is ethical consumption really a move in the right direction? […]

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Branko Milanović – Global poverty over the long-term: legitimate issues

February 6, 2019 MDRose 0

  I became somewhat peripherally involved in the debate on long-term trends in global poverty that is raging these days in the WebSphere, prompted first by some very strong claims by Steven Pinker and Bill […]

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Jason Hickel – A letter to Steven Pinker (and Bill Gates, for that matter) about global poverty

February 4, 2019 MDRose 0

Billionaires and politicians have a very convenient – and very wrong – perception of poverty, which they legititimate with incorrect studies. Jason Hickel is an anthropologist who works on political economy and global justice. He […]

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Designing Global Economic Equality: The Making and Unmaking of Global Egalitarian Policies at the United Nations by Christian Christiansen

June 11, 2026 0

Reviewed by Branko Milanović The just published book by Christian Christiansen Designing Global Economic Equality: The Making and Unmaking of Global Egalitarian Policies at the United Nations provides an intellectual review of the history of […]

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Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate by Dani Rodrik

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Book Review by Walden Bello Dani Rodrik has impeccable credentials as an economist. He is an expert in many areas, including trade and development, and is one of Harvard University’s leading lights. In recent years, […]

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