The economist, Michael Roberts, writes on why the latest claims that China's economy is working at 'overcapacity' are wrong.
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Ukraine: two years on, no end in sight – Michael Roberts
Economist Michael Roberts analysis the economic impact of the war in Ukraine after two years of fighting.
Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto
As Indonesia goes to the polls, the old Suharto elite remain in control writes Michael Roberts,
Marx’s law of profitability – yet more evidence
Michael Roberts analysis a new study on Marx's law of profitability - highlighting an irreconcilable contradiction in the capitalist mode of production.
Why real-world economics matters – Michael Roberts
Real world economics should be about understanding what is happening in the world around us: poverty, inequality, climate change... but mainstream economics does not deal with these issues well.
AI: open or closed? – Michael Roberts
If anything requires public ownership and democratic, control in the 21st century, it is AI, writes economist Michael Roberts.
From a Sahm recession to global downturn – Michael Roberts Analysis
Michael Roberts' latest economic analysis on whether the US will be able to avoid a recession this year or next.
The UK economy: levelling down – Michael Roberts
While a ‘technical’ recession is no longer forecast for 2023, the BoE still expects stagnant output for next two years... and that may be the best outcome - writes Michael Roberts.
Central Banks continue to hike interest rates despite failure to significantly effect prices
"The banking crisis that emerged last March is still on the horizon again, as rising interest rates drive down the demand for loans and corporate bankruptcies rise."
A global debt disaster is on the horizon – Michael Roberts
The continual exploitation of the labour of the global south, through multi-national companies and financial institutions, has created a looming debt disaster. Analysis from Michael Roberts.