How the sexist ‘Nobel Prize’ in economics has warped the world
It’s time for new thinking from this so-called Nobel prize.
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Don’t let the Nobel Prizes fool you: central banks are political
Monetary policy shouldn’t be left to technocrats, writes Hannah Dewhurst In the run up to the October 14th Economics prize announcement.
The fake Nobel Prize that helped neoliberalism conquer the world
The economics prize – named after the inventor of dynamite – has helped destroy social democracy. A new award #NotTheNobel can set us back on track.
How public space orders and the Vagrancy Act hurt the homeless
“Trying to punish and fine people out of poverty is counterproductive and displays a complete failure to engage with the complex social problems at the heart of this issue.”
Inquiry into financial services long overdue as UK suffers
Labour’s public inquiry into banking and finance industry is a real chance to hold miscreants to account, says Prem Sikka.
DWP must scrap “cruel” six-month rule for the dying
New review announced Thursday only wastes time; Amber Rudd should act now on needless benefits delays.
Beware Boris’s model bus: Daft “dead cat” stories mask real issues
Amusing tales work to distract us by pushing negative coverage down the page.
The Snooper’s Charter in action: Security services are failing to protect our personal data
A recent investigation has highlighted the severe failings of MI5’s supposedly ‘world-class’ safeguarding techniques.
How plans for a shorter working week are taking the UK by storm
Everyone is flirting with the four day week. It’s time we committed to it for our future’s sake.
Army veterans are being punished with exorbitant immigration fees
Fees for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) – affecting hundreds of former servicemen and women – have risen by 1,441% since its introduction in 2003.