Capitalism & Crisis > Neoliberalism
Neoliberal ghosts and the art of brevity
16 Sep 2010
Jack Conrad answers criticisms of the CPGB's Draft programme in the second of a three-part article
From magnificent to desperate
11 Apr 2024
Share prices hit record highs, profits soar. Is another recession really off the agenda? Michael Roberts investigates present-day capitalism’s inability to end stagnation and revolutionise productivity
Money, debt and crap
11 Apr 2024
Thames Water has defaulted on debt repayments; there is talk of renationalisation. Meanwhile there is an ongoing scandal about the release of untreated sewage into rivers and seas. Mike Macnair investigates the problems and possible solutions
Not dealing with causes
28 Mar 2024
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva is suddenly worrying about inequality, says Michael Roberts. A significant ideological shift away from the neoliberal consensus
Rules of the game
14 Mar 2024
Liam Byrne reckons that the social mission of Labour is for ‘equality’ and ‘fairness’ and yet the fundamental causes of inequality lie in the system of capital itself, writes Michael Roberts
Decay fast and furious
29 Feb 2024
At great human cost NHS dentistry has been driven almost to the point of extinction. A similar outcome threatens health services in general, writes Ian Spencer
Continuing the false narrative
15 Feb 2024
Will Moore reviews Tom Barrow (director) 'The miners’ strike 1984 - the battle for Britain' Channel 4
Best of times, worst of times
08 Feb 2024
Saving the NHS will undoubtedly be a key issue in the coming general election. Ian Spencer analyses the recommendations of the Times Health Commission
Desperately seeking martyrdom
23 Nov 2023
With the Tories facing an electoral drubbing and having no coherent strategy, Rishi Sunak is reduced to day-to-day politicking, writes Eddie Ford
Sahm recession to downturn
16 Nov 2023
There is a slowdown in productivity and world trade, and increased geopolitical rivalry, So, writes Michael Roberts, don’t expect increased growth
Driving the green wedge
28 Sep 2023
Rishi Sunak’s sudden U-turn is the result of desperation … and a leak, writes Eddie Ford. Meanwhile, yet another authoritative report shows that yet another climate record is in danger of being broken
Doctors step up action
14 Sep 2023
BMA members have returned huge majorities for strike action. While the Tory government remains intransigent, there does seem to be some movement on Labour’s front bench, Richard Galen reports
Expect nothing from Sir Keir
14 Sep 2023
Birmingham city’s declaration of bankruptcy comes after a decade and more of austerity and the systematic erosion of local government. Kevin Bean calls for a return to democracy but on a much higher level
Gambler of Riyadh
10 Aug 2023
From sportswashing to megacities: what is MBS up to? Paul Demarty investigates the grandiose Vision 2030
Wages, profits and inflation
20 Jul 2023
Are wages driving up prices, or are wages chasing higher prices? Michael Roberts comments on an interesting OECD report
Road leading nowhere
06 Jul 2023
After 75 years the NHS has been driven into permanent crisis. The government’s ‘comprehensive workforce plan’ is no solution, it is mere electioneering, writes Ian Spencer