Capitalism: A Love Story. Michael Moore takes aim at corporate-backed government-sponsored corporate greed (yes you read that right) and calls for a revolt against the capitalist system in the US, something that came about – to a degree – when Obama was elected. The question still remains though, will it make any difference in the [...]

What will life be like for the middle and professional classes in the wake of the “great recession” of 2008/9. Will things return to “normal” once economic recovery is complete, or will uncertainty remain?
Today’s members of the middle and professional classes wonder daily what the new normal will be. They’re aware, some vaguely, others [...]

The global economic crisis has apparently resulted in a surge in singles looking for love and relationships. Explanations range from the mercenary, whereby people are literally looking for someone to share living expenses with, to the slightly more earnest, with others in search of a companion to share the hard times with…
“People who have been [...]

Umair Haque outlines the four pillars of smart economic growth.
Not all growth is created equal. Some kinds of growth are more valuable than others. Where dumb growth is unsustainable, unfair, and brittle, smart growth is sustainable, equitable, and resilient.

A copy of a poster printed in Britain just prior to World War II, bearing the morale boosting message “keep calm and carry on”, is, after being rediscovered recently, making a comeback as a source of hope during another period of uncertainty, the current global economic crisis.
Rescued from obscurity after 70 years, the Ministry of [...]