The cult of subprime central bankers ¬´ Real-World Economics Review Blog. Dean Baker on the IMF, why they were wrong, why they are wrong and
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In the golden age of capitalism there were strong unions and capital controls
From Larry Elliott in the Guardian today: Ultimately, the problem with the meta-narratives [such as free amrket capitalism and Europe] is that they don’t deliver.
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The repugnant Mr Gove
It beggars belief that when everything in education is to be cut Michael Gove has the temerity to announce an exemption: the profit his friends
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Why be so angry with David Laws?
Some seem surprised I am so angry with David Laws. These letter writers to the Guardian would not be; especially the last who hits the
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If Germany insists Europe model itself on Germany expect mayhem to follow
If Germany can’t stop the collapse of European hopes, who can? | Will Hutton | Comment is free | The Observer . Will Hutton is
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Not beyond the Law
David Laws will bounce back from resignation, say senior Conservatives | Politics | guardian.co.uk . If there’s anyone mourning the end of one of the
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Capital gains tax WILL raise extra money
Capital gains tax will not raise extra money, economists say – Telegraph. The Telegraph reports: The Adam Smith Institue, studing CGT changes in America from
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Conventional Madness – Paul Krugman
Conventional Madness – Paul Krugman Blog – NYTimes.com. It’s comforting to find one’s self in the company of Martin Wolf and Paul Krugman in a
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Government boycotts Question Time over Alastair Campbell
Government boycotts Question Time over Alastair Campbell appearance | Media | The Guardian . The ConDems really are proving themselves a) inept in the media
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