John Weeks is Professor Emeritus, School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London, and author of Economics of the 1%: How mainstream economics serves the rich, obscures reality and distorts policy, (Anthem Press), published earlier this year.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe progressive priority: a social democratic BritainThe belief that the health of the British economy depends on trade policies with Europe or anywhere else comes...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKNo Bregrets: does Brexit hold hope for progressives after all?Most UK progressives voted Remain, but the referendum result has brought about the welcome collapse of the Tory...
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?Brits should remember the spirit of cooperation at the root of the EU single marketCommonly cited arguments for staying in the single market not only don't stand up to interrogation, they also...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe rise of neoliberal contempt for democracyA shirker/striver dichotomy has for too long dominated our democracy. A system of universal provision would unite...
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Published in: HomeFor 'Easy Brexit': May’s 'no deal' campaign rhetoric is nonsenseThe Conservatives have placed Brexit disaster at the centre of their campaign, but in reality, exit negotiations...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKRedefining the UK general election: it's time to move beyond BrexitBritons are set to head to polling stations, but Brexit is still dominating debate. Is it possible to avoid a re-run...