The insignificance of gold
Gold used to be an intrinsic part of the monetary system .Not any more. So ,does it serve any use today, other than being a speculative instrument?
Debunking Economics
Phil talks to Prof Steve Keen on the lies and misunderstands of the economics profession
The false economies of private health
Antibiotics are failing and pharmaceutical companies aren’t getting the RoI they want to research new strains. Listen to me and @ProfSteveKeen on the false economies of private health.
Should we have tighter controls on money supply?
Most money in the economy is created by commercial banks? I ask ProfSteveKeen how this power is being used and whether it is harmful for the economy at large?
Preparing for an entrepreneurial Britain
How does Britain benefit from Brexit? Unshackled from the EU how do we drive an innovative future? Me and Steve Keen on the latest Debunking Economics podcast.
Are we on the verge of a global recession?
An inverted yield curve suggests we are on the brink of a recession. Yet Steve Keen suggests that’s not the case, but what will follow will be felt for much longer.
What went wrong at Bretton Woods. Time for another meeting?
Bretton Woods aimed to encourage international trade by stabilising currencies. Today, we are as far from that aim as you can imagine. So what went wrong?
An economic model that includes energy
Imagine an economy without energy. Most economic theory ignores it, or at least downplays its influence. Steve keen is working with others to create a more realistic model.
Freeports – right for now or a spin on an outdated idea? (preview)
Boris Johnson says he will introduce 10 free trade zones in the UK post Brexit. Will it create new opportunities or is it jus ta last ditch attempt to keep a few car plants running?
Has Monetary Policy Had Its Day?
As the Federal Reserve gets set to cut interest rates, I ask Prof Steve Keen whether it’ll make any difference? In Japan interest rates are negative and it’s still not working. Does monetary policy actually work?
The future’s solar, finance is the problem
Solar could be the energy source of the future – but, Omar Cheema argues, its future is held back by finance, vested interest and geopolitics.
THE TWITTERATI
German manufacturing data (worst in 10 years) suggests a recession. NAB’s Tapas Strickland says the Bundesbank doesn’t see it as a cause for concern. Listen in to find out why. https://t.co/apwl24i2vP
Is @UKLabour planning a #peoplesvote on a withdrawal agreement, which is not a final deal. Or do we have a withdrawal agreement, then vote on a final deal having already entered a transition period? ie when it's too late!