Debunking 10 ‘pseudo facts’ about the crisis

Thomas Piketty is not the only French economist opposing the prevailing economic orthodoxy. One group of France-based academics, ‘les économistes atterrés’ (economists against austerity) has been denouncing austerity policies, inequality and the financialisation of the European economy since its formation in 2010. They have mounted an appeal to voters in the coming European elections (read it here) and are organising lectures and debates on similar themes across Europe, including an interesting looking event with Dany Lang in London to be held at UCL, Roberts Building (Engineering), G08 Sir David Davies Lecture Theatre, 6.30-8.30pm.