Neo-liberal Globalism and the Backlash from Within

Was sind Spekulationsblasen? Mit Beispielen von Tulpen bis Immobilien wird die Entstehung von Spekulationsblasen und deren Platzen einführend erklärt.

Completing the Economics of Discrimination module, the students should have acquired knowledge and understanding of the existing similarities and differences of the definition and analysis of discrimination across economic theory and cultural theory.

As the Covid-19 fueled economic downturn begins to intensify this winter, an extended study of the Italian cooperative sector’s historical resilience in times of crisis can serve as a learning experience for other countries seeking to create policies that foster more stable economies, with job security, care for marginalized communities and adequate counter-cyclical policies. Particularly, the Italian cooperative sector’s contributions to three aspects should be noted in closing. Firstly, the innovative phenomenon of cooperative enterprises has contributed to social inclusion of immigrant communities, the activation of youth, the unemployed and people with disabilities, a true compensation for both a market and state failure. Secondly, they have contributed to a reduction in income and wealth inequalities at a time when the issue of inequality is of global significance. Thirdly, the Italian cooperative movement has helped local communities revitalize in the face of demographic shifts and rendered them more resilient to the ravages of globalization. Each of these in their own right is a remarkable achievement.

Faut-il donner un prix à la nature pour la protéger des impacts de l’activité humaine ? L'économiste écologique Aurore Lalucq revient sur cette question fondamentale et distingue monétarisation, marchandisation et financiarisation. Selon elle, ces trois concepts prennent place dans des situations totalement différentes et ne suivent pas les mêmes logiques.

Galbraith gives an overview of economic history from the 18th century until the end of the 19th century covering issues such as the industrial revolution, the enclosure of the Scottish highlands, the Irish famine and the colonization of North America. Additionally, the ideas of economists such as Smith, Ricardo, Malthus, …