Geopolitical Economy Report Economic solutions: How to go from financialized neoliberalism to a productive, sustainable economy
Feb 9, 2024
Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss alternatives to financialized neoliberalism, including reforms like progressive taxation, taxing economic rent, and re-industrializing the economy. They explore the impact of financial speculation and the need for financial system reform, and propose an international monetary system and an international treasury to prioritize economic growth and sustainability.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Transforming towards a sustainable and equitable economy
03:30 • 15min
Progressive Taxation and the Power of Banks
18:39 • 13min
Taxing Economic Rent and Re-industrializing the Economy
31:57 • 11min
The Impact of Financial Speculation
42:43 • 7min
Exploring Different Types of Markets and the Need for Financial System Reform
50:06 • 6min
Alternatives to Financing Military Bases and the Need for an International Treasury
55:46 • 13min