In recent years, a group of economists, ecologists, and anthropologists has gained attention for trying to overturn a core tenet of economic policy — that growth is good for everyone. Known as the “degrowth” movement, these scholars suggest a reframing of humanity’s goals along ecological lines to address the climate crisis, along with a reconsideration of using gross domestic product as a metric for progress. The upheaval of the coronavirus crisis has added fuel to the debate.
Economics
Bill Mitchell: The Job Guarantee is more than a Green New Deal job creation policy
Yes, Bill Mitchell´s articles are lengthy. Even if one may not agree, his arguments are always enlightening. And yes, we do read them attentively from beginning to end. “A Just Transition framework is very complicated […]
Economics
Jonathan Portes: The Impact of Brexit on the UK Economy – Reviewing the Evidence
A look at the positives and negatives across three dimensions: trade, migration and investment Read HERE Creative Commons
EU politics
Michael Roberts: Regulation of banks does not work
There is one big lesson from the Danske Bank money laundering scandal. Regulating the modern banking system does not work. Modern banks are now primarily giant hedge fund managers speculating on financial assets or they […]
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