Jan 15, 2019
Rethinking public debt: Former IMF chief economist tackles a taboo
A core belief of neoliberal capitalists is that government budgets must be balanced to prevent the accumulation of public debt. But is public debt necessarily bad?
IMF
Jul 3, 2018
Donald Trump and the U.S. piggy bank
World commercial expansion is dependent on payments made in the U.S. dollar, a currency that all nations -- except the U.S. -- have to earn through export surpluses, or go into debt.
May 31, 2016
Pro-austerity organization finds austerity increases inequality
According to some, austerity is supposed to promote growth, but the IMF team shows the inequality increases that result from austerity feed back into slower growth.
Mar 1, 2016
G20 finance chiefs meet -- and fail to agree on the policy menu
In a slowing global economy, eyes turned to Shanghai where G20 finance ministers and central bankers sat down February 26-27 to assess the worsening outlook, and agree on what to do together.
Jan 25, 2016
Canada in Africa: 300 Years of Aid and Exploitation
Redeye
The Canadian government says its aid helps Africa to increase food security and stimulate economic growth. In his new book, Yves Engler argues that this is largely public relations spin.
Jun 30, 2015
As negotiations continue for Greece: why you need to understand the Delphi Declaration
Michael Hudson
As we watch the news of a last-minute deal, Michael Hudson reflects on what Greece might achieve and the Delphi Declaration.
Jun 9, 2015
The slow transformation of the IMF
Louis-Philippe Rochon
The increasingly progressive nature of the International Monetary Fund's analysis represents a definite step forward in the worldwide trend toward rethinking economics.
May 18, 2015
Syriza is facing down resistance
Tom Voloumanos
A clash between the Greek government and the European establishment is drawing nearer. How will Syriza resist?
Mar 30, 2015
Support for reducing income inequality comes from unlikely source
The IMF makes it clear that inequality can hurt society by allowing the wealthy to manipulate the economic and political systems in their favour, and this is where government action is required.
Feb 20, 2015
Off with their heads! Exposing the new feudalism
In the last few weeks, news stories have emerged that suggest the West is beginning to devolve into a kind of new feudalism. Are we seeing the signs of a new feudal order?
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