Articles

Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.

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The Bank for International Settlements Looks Through the Financial Cycle

Jun 28, 2016

The BIS offers a comprehensive picture of the state of the world economy, and of dysfunctional policies holding it back

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Brexit and the Future of Europe

Jun 27, 2016

The European Union is headed for a disorderly disintegration, and can only be saved if it is reconstructed to satisfy citizens’ needs and aspirations

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Where the SPD and Germany would stand today without Agenda 2010

May 17, 2016

The SPD, the Social Democratic Party of Germany, has been collapsing in the popularity polls ever since they in 2003 launched the reform Agenda. What would have come of the party if it had not been for this insane rush to reform? Possibly Gerhard Schroeder could even still be chancellor today. A case for the time machine.

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Debate: How is the Greek rescue package being spent?

May 17, 2016

Despite using different methodologies, a number of scholars agree that most of the ‘bailout’ money is going to Greece’s foreign creditors

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A Press That Serves the People in a Capitalist Society?

May 5, 2016

A new book by economist Julia Cagé offers a participatory business model for independent media.