Christian Eriksson

Christian Eriksson is a freelance journalist and writer on philosophy, land issues, cities, counter-culture, power and political economy. He currently lives in Leith, Edinburgh. Follow him @ChristiEriksson

Dwelling on the cost of housing

More than a decade of viewing property as an investment has driven up prices and eroded the status of affordable housing as an enduring human need. It is time to consign “basic economics” to the scrap heap and hold successive governments to account.

By Christian Eriksson

/ 12 Dec 2012

An unsporting politics? Elephant polo, bloodsports and tax haven Scotland

Many Scots see their nation as standing above the celebrations of the 'Great British Summer', both the Jubilee's trumpeting of privilege and the Olympics of neoliberal England. Is this justified? One way to find out is by examining the politics of Scotland's sport.

By Christian Eriksson

/ 27 Jun 2012

How corruption, political monoculture and doublespeak keep the Scottish public away from the polls

The estimated turnout at Scotland's recent local elections is close to an historic low. But to what extent can this be attributed to the 'apathy' of the electorate? Christian Eriksson argues a lack of participation is symptomatic of a growing mistrust of the nation's corrupt, single-minded and dou

By Christian Eriksson

/ 11 May 2012

A greener Scotland? The SNP's promise and the minefield of delivery

The Scottish Nationalist Party has positioned itself as a leader in Europe on green issues. Then why the internal strife between the government and environmentally-conscious Scots?

By Christian Eriksson

/ 5 Apr 2012