John Clayden In an interview with Kim Iversen, Richard Werner covers a lot of ground . Kim's first question is "Who really runs the world? I always thought it was the central banks". Richard Werner: "Your instincts are right it is the central banks." He then gives a résumé of his career starting studying economics … Continue reading Conversation with an economist: Richard Werner and the threat from central banking
Listening to Italy by Orecchiette The new old President On 3 February 80 year old Sergio Mattarella was preparing to move house after the end of his seven year term as President of Italy. He was emphatic that he had no wish to serve again. The process of electing a successor started on 24 January … Continue reading Italian Presidential Elections
Listening to Italy by Orecchiette Towards a new President? On 3rd February Italy's President Mattarella will have completed his 7 year term and a series of elections for his successor started on 24 January. The 1009 electors: “I Grandi Elettori” are the members of the elected upper and lower houses of parliament. Plus the five appointed Senators for … Continue reading Italian Elections
Ditch Blair’s legacy — Editorial Starmer became leader of the Labour Party in May 2020 on the basis of a 10 point program that Jeremy Corbyn would have had little problem supporting. Since becoming leader he has had little to say about his 10 point program and has, instead, concentrated his energy on attacking the left wing … Continue reading Ditch Blair’s Legacy
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