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
In the face of resurgent right-wing populism, the left’s relative weakness partly reflects the decline of unions and organized labor groups, which have historically formed the backbone of leftist and socialist movements. But four decades […]
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 […]
“Where does the backlash against globalization come from? Where is it headed? And what would a better globalization look like?” Dani Rodrik [drodrik.scholar.harvard.edu] is an economist whose research covers globalization, economic growth and development, and […]
The nation-state remains the best foundation for capitalism, and hyper-globalisation risks destroying it Read here
To date, labor clauses in trade agreements have remained a fig leaf, neither raising labor standards abroad nor protecting them at home. Real change would require a significantly different approach, including how trade agreements uphold […]
Globalization went from being a means for national economic prosperity to becoming the end — with national domestic priorities having to adjust to globalization’s needs instead of vice versa. Read here
“Too often, international economic commitments serve not to fix democratic failures at home, but to privilege corporate or financial interests and undermine domestic social bargains. The European Union’s legitimacy deficit derives from the popular suspicion […]
Is politics driven by pragmatic self-interest or by identities and ideals? The self-harming voter offers a clue. This is a long read, but it is the weekend and it is time well invested. Read here
Rodrik does not go far enough in his analysis. The problem is that the traditional Left, especially in Europe, has become completely corrupted. It has been occupied by opportunists who have one goal: getting rich. […]
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