Tag: Financial Crisis
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I’m a Victim of Austerity
The suffering and neglect of the masses today are all thanks to the capitalist model of economics - resulting in many resorting to humiliating means to ... -
Welfare reforms – neither well nor fair!
After the financial crisis of 2008, austerity was imposed and welfare reforms were introduced to reduce the burden on the cash-strapped state. But whether it was ... -
Why are wars, protests and terrorism so common today?
From hundreds of thousands migrating across the world from Africa to Southern America, to wars raging in Yemen and Syria, protests against dictators and even climate ... -
The financial crisis: a decade on
A decade on from the financial crisis - the lack of progress has demonstrated the fragility, not only of the financial sector, but of the system ... -
The Greek tragedy: another example of disaster capitalism
The systemic failures of capitalism are all too apparent and all to frequent to be ignored as mere blips. Elastoplasts and bandages are hastily being applied ... -
Recession: When casino economy meets real economy
Falling economic activity in one or more industries or sectors is not uncommon even during more general periods of sustained economic growth. As an example manufacturing ...