Ann Pettifor

Ann Pettifor, a British political economist known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, joins the discussion to unravel why money isn't moving as it once did. She reveals that the velocity of money has declined significantly, with wealth concentrated at the top stifling economic growth. Pettifor advocates for taxing the rich as a means to redistribute wealth, stimulate demand, and empower local economies. She emphasizes that understanding monetary policy can transform financial outcomes, especially for women, and challenges listeners to rethink conventional economic practices.

Ann Pettifor, Keynesian economist who foresaw 2008 and campaigns on debt relief and a Green New Deal. She unpacks the $217 trillion shadow banking system, the mechanics behind the 2008 collapse and why AI investment looks like a speculative bubble. She critques crypto, pensionized speculation and central bank power, and argues finance must be tamed for any credible Green New Deal.

Ann Pettifor, international political economist and author of The Global Casino, explains money as a social credit and critiques how finance shapes policy. She tackles central bank capture, the myth of bond vigilantes, shadow banking and commodity speculation. She outlines tools like capital controls and regional payment systems to curb finance’s power and protect public investment and the planet.

Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss how the international financial system traps Global South countries in debt, reinforcing a neocolonial system. They explore the impact of the global financial system on developing countries, the role of debt in global power dynamics, the emergence of alternative financial structures, and the need for rethinking the global financial system. They also discuss the rise of fascism and the choice between fascism and socialism as societies face the failure of liberalism.

Ann Pettifor, economist and author who predicted the 2008 crash, discusses how global finance behaves like a casino. She talks about the Mandelson revelations and their political fallout. Short takes cover pension privatisation, speculative capital, capital-flow controls, climate-linked financial risk, AI-driven bubble risks, and what bold monetary and policy reforms could look like.

Climate policy experts Ann Pettifor and environmental advocate Adrienne Buller discuss the absence of climate action in the UK election campaign. They analyze the Labour Party's shift on the Green New Deal, the Conservatives' abandonment of climate commitments, and the need for political leadership on environmental policy. The conversation delves into challenges in implementing effective climate policies, considerations in Labour's climate policy, and the role of international cooperation in addressing the climate crisis.

Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss the growing third world debt crisis, origins of the crisis, concerns about commercial real estate, debt repayment challenges, Wall Street's influence, and the current debt crisis and its specificity.

Join international environmental lawyer Farhana Yamin, economist Anne Pettifor, and former UK Climate Change Committee chair Adair Turner as they dive into a heated debate about the role of capitalism in climate action. Yamin argues for dismantling capitalism to avert ecological disaster, while Pettifor emphasizes the need for radical economic reform. Turner advocates for a regulated capitalist approach. Conservative MP Jesse Norman offers counterpoints, questioning if reform within capitalism is enough. The discussion spans public opinion shifts and practical strategies for sustainability.

Shanker Singham, a global trade expert, Ann Pettifor, a political economist, and Luigi Zingales, a finance professor, dive deep into the economic ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic. They discuss the potential longevity of the recession and the risk of exacerbated inequalities. The trio explores how the crisis might reshape global trade and government policies. From the need for innovative social systems to the importance of collaboration in rebuilding economies, they outline the transformative opportunities amid adversity. Their insights spark a thought-provoking conversation about the future of our economic landscape.

A discussion on the Green New Deal featuring Saya Ameli Hajebi, a 17-year-old spokesperson for the Sunrise Movement, and British economist Ann Pettifor. Topics include the plan's economic transformation, climate change action, support from politicians, and the call for radical economic change. Nobel prize-winner Joseph Stiglitz also weighs in on why the American economy needs reform.