Nick Bernards

Nick Bernards, an Associate Professor of Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick, delves into the intricate relationship between financialization and capitalism. He challenges the notion that speculation has replaced production as the main economic driver, emphasizing the critical role of labor in understanding this shift. Bernards also critiques the commodification of natural resources, especially water, and highlights the ethical implications of financial practices in the Global South, pushing for a reevaluation of finance's role in societal development.