The French government seeks to “flexibilize” public jobs amid a climate of growing citizen discontent, which made it possible for all big unions to reach a common stand for the first time.
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Economics
Joseph Stiglitz, Kevin P. Gallagher: IMF surcharges: A lose-lose policy for global recovery
The IMF has imposed significant surcharges on countries that have had to undertake large borrowings and are unable to pay their debts back quickly. These surcharges are pro-cyclical financial penalties imposed on countries precisely at […]
Economics
Bill Mitchell: Why do currency-issuing governments issue debt? – Part 1
One question that continually comes up when I do interviews is this: If governments are not financially constrained in their spending why do they issue debt? Read here
Economics
Ann Pettifor: Why building more homes will not solve Britain’s housing crisis
There is no shortage of housing in Britain. There is however speculation, which is driving prices up, resulting in empty housing. Read here
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