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Published in:ourEconomyDemocratic ownership: a primer
Who owns and controls the wealth of nations is fundamental to how an economic system functions, and in whose interests .
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Published in:ourEconomyBuilding a digital commonwealth
We need to rethink how data and digital infrastructure is governed, owned and used.
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Published in:ourEconomyWork and free time: a new social settlement
The policies of post-war industrialism are no longer fit for purpose. We need a radical new approach that secures...
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Published in:ourEconomyBuilding a wellbeing economy
Meeting the challenges of the 21st century means ending the pursuit of perpetual growth, and building an economy...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionUnitary taxation of multinationals: what it is and why it matters
Corporate tax avoidance is costing countries $100-240 billion a year in lost revenue. The case for a new approach is...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionProtecting Our Common Home: A Green New Deal for Scotland
Scotland has the opportunity to be a world leader on solving the most pressing issue of our time. Here's how it can be done.
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Published in:ourEconomy33 policies for tax equality
This election provides an opportunity to tax wealth more, curb tax avoidance and improve the administration of the...
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Published in:ourEconomyBeyond high-tech patriarchy
What would it mean to reorient innovation policy away from hi-tech industry, and towards those who toil in its shadows?
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Published in:ourEconomyProcuring a new economy: how progressive procurement can tackle economic injustice
Any government interested in building a fairer, greener economy must put a new procurement regime at the heart of...
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Published in:ourEconomyTo salvage multilateralism we need a Global Green New Deal
It's time to reclaim the policy space lost to footloose capital by creating a new public realm at the global level.
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Published in:ourEconomyGrowing pain: the delusion of boundless economic growth
Gambling on a future of continued economic growth is a bad bet with long odds and extremely high stakes.
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Published in:ourEconomyThe degrowth delusion
To abandon growth is to declare an end to progress. Socialists must reject the politics of eco-Thatcherism.
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Published in:ourEconomyBuyouts, not bailouts: public banks as a solution to the next crisis
When the next crisis hits we must reject corporate bailouts and demand a permanent public takeover of failing banks.
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Published in:openDemocracyUKA ‘Green New Deal’ needs to be global, not local
Rather than focusing just on ‘green jobs’ for British workers, a Green New Deal must recognise the UK's climate debt...
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Published in:ourEconomyWhy we need publicly owned energy for a Green New Deal
Rapidly transitioning to a zero carbon future requires a publicly owned energy system centred on democratisation and...
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Published in:ourEconomyA Transatlantic Proposal for a People-Powered Green New Deal
Tackling the climate crisis requires public ownership of the energy sector in both the US and UK.
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Published in:ourEconomyIncentivising an ethical economics
History shows that when the wealthy are incentivised to contribute to the population’s basic needs, everybody wins.
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Published in:ourEconomyWhat would it mean to green the UK financial system?
To deliver a Green New Deal we must rethink the role of government, the Bank of England and financial institutions.
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Published in:ourEconomyEconomic planning is back
Big data has created new opportunities for a postcapitalist future. But to realise its potential, our democracy must...
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Published in:ourEconomyWith temperatures at record highs, Europe urgently needs a Green New Deal
Green investment in heating, electricity and transport would help trigger a transformation of every area of Europe’s economy
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Published in:ourEconomyWhy central banks need to take human rights more seriously
It's time that central banks developed a better understanding of the social and environmental impacts of their decisions.
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Published in:ourEconomyWhy it's time to abandon the myth of central bank independence
Monetary policy should serve the interests of people and planet, not free market ideology.
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Published in:ourEconomyHow to launch a vegan industrial revolution
Developing a policy 'mission' for plant-based meat alternatives would push a burgeoning sector into overdrive.
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Published in:ourEconomyA green and just transition requires democratized public banks – Costa Rica style
Public banks have far greater financial capacity than we think. We need to harness it for the good of people and planet.
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Published in:ourEconomyWhy ‘Universal Basic Services’ is no alternative to Basic Income
It's time for advocates of ‘Universal Basic Services’ to stop juxtaposing the idea of more and better public...
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Published in:ourEconomyEveryone should be able to own their workplace – not just the lucky few
Why should the benefits of worker ownership be limited to the few that are lucky enough to work for enlightened capitalists?
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Published in:ourEconomyA shorter working week isn't a luxury – it's an ecological necessity
Working less wouldn’t just free ourselves to spend time doing the things we love: it could be the key to staying...
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Published in:ourEconomyHow to transform the EU – and build solidarity between its members
A new European Clearing Union would restore a common purpose to the European project and help defeat the rising ride...
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Published in:ourEconomyThe 'Washington Consensus' is dead. But what should replace it?
We need a new vision for global economic governance that is guided by the principle of subsidiarity.
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Published in:ourEconomyBanking for the many
A new public banking ecosystem would breathe new life into communities that have long been neglected.
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Published in:ourEconomyA basic income is feasible and affordable
New research shows that introducing a guaranteed income floor would cut poverty, narrow inequality and reduce...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionBread, Roses and Broadband too?
Publicly owned fibre networks don’t just mean free WiFi. From energy grids to smart transport, they will be the...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionWhy the UK needs a Financial Transaction Tax
Claims that a Financial Transaction Tax would be difficult to implement and raise little revenue are fake news.
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Published in:ourEconomySustainability in a small place: the Spanish Basque Country as a 21st Century model
Things aren't working out the way many of us hoped. But we could learn something from this small entrepreneurial nation.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionGovernments must act to stop the coronavirus – but we can't return to business as usual
If our aim is to protect human and environmental health, restoring the status quo is not good enough. Thankfully,...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionIf the UK government is to deliver on its promises, it must be willing to raise taxes
Tackling inequality and climate change will require higher levels of public spending. The Chancellor can't avoid...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionHow to make AI work for people and planet
Whether AI will be a weapon of social injustice or an agent of positive change depends on the stories we choose to weave.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionWhy wealth inequality is a feminist issue
If the UK government is serious about “levelling up”, it must take steps to tackle the lopsided ownership of wealth.
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Published in:ourEconomyHow to fix the UK's safety net: a four-point plan
Offering more debt isn’t good enough. It’s time to guarantee incomes for all, look after renters and protect the...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionIs 'helicopter money' the answer to the looming economic crisis?
Central banks must join the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. But policymakers must be cautious about using...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionWhy a strong multilateral response is key to tackling COVID-19
An uncoordinated global response will leave the most vulnerable countries behind, and could permanently end trust in...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionWhy we need an income guarantee for all
A consensus is emerging around the idea that everyone should have access to a guaranteed income to get through this crisis.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionWe need to ramp up global public spending to fight COVID-19
The pandemic has shown us that global solidarity is not a nice idea – it is a necessity.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionAfter the pandemic: a ten-point plan for the collective provision of basic needs
The coronavirus has made the foundational economy highly visible. Policy makers need to focus on these essential...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionThe War on Drugs has failed. But a profit-driven legal market is not the answer
With big business eyeing up cannabis as a future market, it is essential that legalisation supports racial and...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionInternational solidarity needs actions as well as words
The Marshall Plan provides a model for a global response to the pandemic. But it is essential that we learn the...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionFinland has shown why a response to pandemic should involve Basic Income
A Basic Income would not be a panacea, but it could be part of a bridge to a new social contract between citizens...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionIt’s time to talk about a feminist green new deal
Building back better requires building back differently. We need a ‘rainbow recovery’.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionDemocratic digital infrastructure must be at the centre of a just recovery
Covid-19 has exposed the UK's stark digital divides. It's time to embrace a full-fibre future based on a new...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionThe case for degrowth in a time of pandemic
The time is ripe for us to refocus on what really matters: not GDP, but the health and wellbeing of our people and...
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Published in:ourEconomyAnother town is possible: community wealth building in the Basque Country
Thanks to its unique economic model, the town of Oñati has a history of adapting successfully to economic disruption.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionTo ‘build back better’, we must tackle executive pay
New research has revealed how much CEOs earn compared to their colleagues – and the results aren’t pretty.
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Published in:ourEconomyRepaying the debt owed to Black people requires a democratic and reparative economy
The entire racial capitalist system that extracts labor and blood from Black lives must go.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionFinancialised care is crumbling. How can workers shape what comes next?
By building power in the workplace, trade unions could be the crucial agent in de-financialising care and the...
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Published in:ourEconomyCreating the digital commons after COVID-19
The pandemic has accelerated the growth of the data economy and the digital giants who dominate it. It's time to...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionIntellectual property must be transformed to put the public good before private profits
Patent enclosure by pharmaceutical giants results in many being denied life-saving treatments. It’s time for a new approach.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionWe can have a golden future with a Green Recovery Act
The climate crisis cannot be addressed without a transformative reconstruction of the law.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionDeveloping countries urgently need more policy space to fight COVID-19
The international community must act to ensure that all countries can protect their people from the pandemic.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionScotland must use its devolved powers to turbocharge a green recovery
Instead of squabbling over irrelevant statistics, the Scottish Parliament should unite behind a bold programme of...
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionBreaking up the tech giants won’t be enough to rein in their power
We must recode the way that platforms operate – and in whose interests.
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Published in:ourEconomy: OpinionCan we rely on pension funds to finance the green transition?
The risks and costs associated with the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy are best borne by the...