Rethinking FinanceAlternative voices for a new financial architecture

By surrendering key economic levers to Brussels, Frankfurt and Washington, George Papandreou has hollowed out Greece's democratic system. Will the Greeks fight to regain their independence?

by Ann Pettifor 28 April, 2009 Must comment on the outcome of the IMF meeting this last weekend.  You will recall that I was sceptical (in a Huffpost that argued that the Summit promised no ‘new world order’) about the sincerity of London G20 Summit promises of early April, spun artfully by Prime Minister Gordon Brown [...]

Apologies to regular readers of this blog for long absences. I blame the British Chancellor, the fine Spring weather and the ennui brought about by unrelentingly dismal economic news.  Better to remain silent, methinks. However, enjoyed a moment of light relief last night, at the launch of Gillian Tett’s new book: ‘Fools Gold.’ at the Financial [...]