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Capitalism’s questionable conscience
The notion of a more ethical and socially responsible version of capitalism is a cosmetic illusion which does not alter the fundamental nature of the system, argues John Clarke
Global capitalism and the disaster facing poor countries
After decades of neoliberalism and a devastating pandemic, conditions of acute global crisis are emerging and poor countries will be hit hardest, writes John Clarke
Why inflation is not caused by workers
Dominic Alexander, the author of The Limits of Keynesianism, dissects the argument that wage rises would result in more inflation
From protest to revolt in days: a new phase of global resistance
Insurgent protest is spreading across the globe like wildfire as people take to the streets demanding fundamental change, writes Chris Nineham
Ecuador: victory for the popular protest
Though the fight is far from over, Ecuador's indigenous-led anti-austerity movement has won a major concession from the government, reports Jonathan Maunders
Things fall apart? The Italian referendum
The Italian referendum on 4 December could be another crack in the EU monolith. Chris Bambery analyses the situation
Bubbles always go pop: capitalism and the Hanjin bankruptcy
Chris Bambery takes a look at what happened to Hanjin shipping company and what it tells us about comptemporary capitalism
Greek workers should say No to Euro austerity - and so should we
There is a stark choice facing us all: allow the elites to ruin the lives of millions, or build mass resistance across the continent writes Lindsey German