Bizarre that people continue to posit this false dichotomy. We can and must do both. Yes, embrace technological improvement. Also ban private jets, transition to rail networks where possible, and reduce less-necessary flights.
I'm excited to announce we have a new paper out today. We discuss:
-how capitalism *constrains* development in the global South and perpetuates mass deprivation.
-how socialist development policy is necessary to deliver decent living standards for all. https://t.co/6V1t86tcEQ
Adam Posen's brilliant and powerful article on the illogic of US Zero-Sum Economics: Even with concerns over national security, climate change, and resilience, it will still be that America's Industrial Policy and subsidies do more harm than good.
https://t.co/1mhOQKa0uc
I’m on the side of my daughter walking to school safely, I’m on the side of my neighbour’s boys playing football in the street, I’m on the side off a reduction in car use to save the planet. You’re purely on the side of winning an election @RishiSunak - your desperation stinks
All over Paris car parking spaces are being upgraded to plots for trees and micro gardens - cooling the city, cleaning the air & making the streets more pleasant for people - thanks to the vision & tenacity of city's mayor...
"If rising interest rates don’t bring down inflation what does? The missing link here is people’s expectations about the state of the economy and their own financial circumstances."
https://t.co/TDXFNXkJ6o
“We are going into a civil war now.”
Former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert says the country faces civil war as huge protests have flooded the streets in Israel over judicial overhaul.
I do love the look of a #kamadogrill! This outdoor kitchen is by @bbqkitchens_outdoorkitchens in Bromley. @ Bromley South London https://t.co/rSgXkfAA7X