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Government spending that is not investment is like continual partying and drinking. Tanweer Ali tells how austerity was sold as common sense. In the early days of David Cameron’s coalition …
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The perils of CSR: Conflict and resistance in the extractive industries
There are more than 800 ongoing conflicts involving the extractive industries (mining, gas and oil) and communities impacted by extractive activity. Most of these conflicts are in the developing countries …
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On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal by Naomi Klein
‘Naomi Klein’s work has always moved and guided me. She is the great chronicler of our age of climate emergency, an inspirer of generations’ – Greta Thunberg For more than …
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The Making of A Democratic Economy
Our economy is designed by the 1 percent, for the 1 percent. This book offers a compelling vision of an equitable, ecologically sustainable alternative that meets the essential needs of …
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Goliath by Matt Stoller
From the publisher: A startling look at how concentrated financial power and consumerism transformed American politics, resulting in the emergence of populism and authoritarianism, the fall of the Democratic Party—while …
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Greens and Plaid Cymru demand second referendum after Corbyn’s call for ‘unity government’
The Green Party and Plaid Cymru have called on Jeremy Corbyn to back an extension to Article 50 and a second referendum ahead of a general election, after the Labour …
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Exxon Accused of Pressuring Witnesses in Climate Fraud Case
New York’s attorney general asked a judge to stop the oil giant from subpoenaing documents from investors, saying it would ‘discourage them from testifying’. Prosecutors in New York are accusing …
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A million more adults living with parents than 10 years ago
More than a quarter of young adults aged 20-34 are still living with their parents as rental costs and house prices soar. New data published by the Office of National …
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On July 25th 2019 Stewart Lansley and Anna Coote discussed the conflicting and complementary aspects of Universal Basic Services and Basic Income. Watch the full event below.
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Alternative Approaches to Economic Theory – Edited By: Victor A. Beker
Publisher Description: The 2007–2008 financial crisis exposed the shortcomings of mainstream economic theory with economists unprepared to deal with it. In the face of this, a major rethinking of economics …
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