The History of Economic Sanctions as a Tool of War
Today, economic sanctions are generally regarded as an alternative to war. But for most people in the interwar…
economic history
Hard Times (Part 1): Inequality
The economic consequences of the financial downturn that started in 2008 are well familiar – they were immediately…
Austerity: Reading Between the Lines of the Economic Debate
In his searching new book, Austerity: the Great Failure, historian Florian Schui tackles the central economic debate that has emerged from…