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by Paul Krugman The past three years have been a disaster for most Western economies. The United States has mass long-term unemployment for the first time since the 1930s. Meanwhile, Europe’s single currency is coming apart at the seams. How … Continue reading
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Tagged Business and Economy, Deficit, Euro, Unemployment, United States
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Inequality, crisis and hunger
3 critical articles that explore some very inconvenient truths, relationships and consequences: Global capitalism and 21st century facism The global economic crisis and the attack on immigrant rights are bound together in a web of 21st century fascism. Fighting the … Continue reading
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I know nothing
Say ” I know nothing” in your mind and see the madness of your judgement Say ” I know nothing” in your heart and experience Life in and around you Say ” I know nothing” in your gut and be … Continue reading
Illumination
A poem by William Blake, using the art of ” Illumination”. The British Library has wonderful examples of “Illuminated Manuscripts”
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Finally – a change of thinking
The International Monetary Fund has realised that a nation’s economic well-being depends on social equality and justice. By Joseph E Stiglitz The annual spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund was notable in marking the Fund’s effort to distance itself … Continue reading
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Tagged Business and Economy, Deregulation, International Monetary Fund
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The Inspector
By Leslie H. Gelb The Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei has stated his intention to “nominate myself” to be president of Egypt, but this memoir will not improve his election prospects. In personal terms, it’s hard to imagine anything less thrilling to Egypt’s street … Continue reading
Light and Shadow
How does a part of the world leave the world? How does wetness leave water? Dont’ try to put out fire by throwing on more fire! Don’t wash a wound with blood. No matter how fast you run, your shadow … Continue reading
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Clear and present danger
Fears and Failure by Paul Krugman From G.D.P. to private-sector payrolls, from business surveys to new claims for unemployment insurance, key economic indicators suggest that the recovery may be sputtering. And it wasn’t much of a recovery to start with. … Continue reading
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Tagged Deficit, Economy and the New Earth, United States
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