Labour’s fiscal credibility rule isn’t neoliberal — whatever MMTers say
Is Labour’s fiscal policy rule neoliberal? That is the charge some on the left, particularly followers of the Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) movement, have laid against…
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Simon Wren-Lewis
Simon Wren-Lewis is emeritus professor of economics and fellow of Merton College, University of Oxford.
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Redistribution, productivity and a greener future: the case for better local public transport
Labour’s policy for buses is a key part of reversing the impact of neoliberalism on transport since the 1980s.…
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When should we start worrying about incipient fascism?
I’m old enough to remember left-wing demonstrations in the UK when “Fascist!” was a standard chant. On most occasions…
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The European Elections could be painful for Remainers
In theory, the forthcoming European Elections on 23 May should be an opportunity for Remainers to translate the clear…
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