economics

Economic (In)security and Economic Integration in the Middle East

Johannes Grow • May 15 2019 • Articles

Although strategic plans like ‘Vision 2030’ acknowledge problems, it remains to be seen whether the GCC states can address increasing inequality, unemployment, and a decline in oil wealth.

Review – The Left Case Against the EU

Thomas Fazi • May 5 2019 • Features

An important contribution to the left debate over the European Union that mercilessly shatters many of the arguments presented by ‘remain and reform’ advocates.

Unending Reform Attempts at the IMF: Organised Hypocrisy or Bricolage?

Saliha Metinsoy • Mar 19 2019 • Articles

It is puzzling why an international institution sees the need to reform and attempts it while preserving some core aspects that detract from its legitimacy.

Class Matters: Global Capital Mobility and State Power in Emerging Economies

Ilias Alami • Mar 9 2019 • Articles

To what extent has international capital mobility caused an erosion of state power? The issue is particularly pressing for developing and economies who remain vulnerable.

Interview – Hilton Root

E-International Relations • Feb 26 2019 • Features

Dr Hilton Root talks about his book Dynamics Among Nations, non-Western perspectives on International Political Economy, ‘preventative chaos’ and development models.

Interview – Anoush Ehteshami

E-International Relations • Feb 6 2019 • Features

Prof. Ehteshami talks about his latest book on Iran, the MENA region’s relationship with East Asia, the impact of sanctions on Iran, and the resurgence of Saudi Arabia.

Interview – Daniel Mügge

E-International Relations • Dec 20 2018 • Features

Prof. Daniel Mügge talks about the scientization of economic governance, the US trade deficit, the manipulation of macroeconomic indicators and how to interpret them.

Interview – Danny Dorling

E-International Relations • Dec 3 2018 • Features

Prof. Danny Dorling talks about economic inequality and its impacts, more equal economic models, Britain’s economic divides and the role of geography in global challenges.

Review – Adults in the Room: My Battle With Europe’s Deep Establishment

Alfredo Hernandez Sanchez • Oct 16 2018 • Features

Rather than a lesson on the economics of bailouts and austerity, Varoufakis’ memoir reads like a treatise on the politics of sovereign debt restructuring during crises.

Interview – Marina Povitkina

E-International Relations • Sep 20 2018 • Features

Marina Povitkina discusses her PhD research on democracy and its effect on environmental performance, as well as the Paris Agreement, green policies and island nations.

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