Eulogy for William Krehm - Jonathan Krehm William Krehm was a co-founder (along with the late Prof John Hotson) of the Committee on Monetary and Economic Reform (COMER), the Canadian sister organisation of ERA, which started its life in 1986. The item below is a eulogy for William written by … [Read more...]
Progressive economic policy and the Green New Deal
Progressive economic policy and the Green New Deal - Steven Hail Unrig the Game Australia has never needed a genuinely progressive government more than it does now. However, as Hyman Minsky has written, ‘the game of policy making is rigged – the Prince is constrained by the theory of his … [Read more...]
The realities of unemployment and poverty cast doubt on the “job snob” claims
The realities of unemployment and poverty cast doubt on the “job snob” claims - Greg Marston et al “Job snobs” are back on the agenda With some in the Australian government’s own ranks arguing for a lift in the unemployment benefit, senior ministers appear to be increasing their rhetoric … [Read more...]
Understanding global inequality in the 21st century
Understanding global inequality in the 21st century - Jayati Ghosh Social inequality has increased since it caught the attention of the international community. Claims that global inequality has decreased because of the faster rise in per capita incomes in populous countries like China and … [Read more...]
