Uber, employment and the gig economy
Whatever the company might wish to call it, Uber’s relationship with its workers is one of employment.
‘Fridays for Keynesianism’
Keynes recognised the key role of the financial system in modern capitalist economies and Peter Bofinger argues the 2008 crisis must bring the demise of neoclassical economics—which still doesn’t.
Freeports: Johnson should look elsewhere for growth enhancements
Freeports may epitomise the Brexiters’ ‘global Britain’ but the UK economy performs too poorly for these to be more than luxury entrepôts.
A just transition must help those struggling to heat their homes
In the latest contribution to our series on ‘just transition’, Monique Goyens argues that it must address the people finding it hard to pay their energy bills.
Limited liability is causing unlimited harm
The purpose of limited-liability protection was to encourage investment in corporations, yet it has evolved into a source of systemic market failure.
What’s at stake in the Democratic primaries
Sheri Berman sets out the reasoning of the contending camps behind the US Democratic presidential contenders—and their European resonances.
Europe needs a strong macroeconomic policy core—but not a Six (or Two) Pack
In light of the eurozone and, now, climate crises, EU macroeconomic policy co-ordination needs a reboot.
What will it take for women to be equal at work in the UK?
Employers and policy-makers can drive real progress in improving women’s working lives.
Just transition: the pensions analogy
A ‘just transition’ must replace fear of, and resistance to, brown job losses with consensus behind social investment. Pension reform provides parallels and pointers.
The politics of a just transition: avoiding fallacious arguments
John Weeks argues in our ‘just transition’ series that its success is linked to a political message of hope.
Access to social assistance and rights for homeless people
Homeless people tend to have individualised, complex needs. But their first requirement is simple—a home.
Isn’t a wealth tax common sense?
The wealth tax proposals advanced by Democratic US presidential primary contenders have drawn vehement criticism from many who should be supporting them.
Fears and hopes around future minimum wages
The proposal by the European Commission to legislate on fair EU minimum wages has excited contrasting attitudes among trade unions in member states.
The myth of job polarisation may fuel populism
There is only one problem with the theory that the labour market is becoming polarised between the low- and high-skilled. It’s wrong.
Moving beyond coal: policy lessons from across Europe
A new report has identified good and bad practices which can inform national efforts at ‘just transition’.
Instilling due diligence in corporate behaviour
Europe must act on its global responsibility to protect human and workers’ rights.
World Economic Forum: towards sustainability with neoliberal recipes?
The World Economic Forum has recognised intellectually that Scandinavian social models offer an alternative to rising inequality. It just can’t accept this ideologically.