Neoclassical economists are the last people to listen to on climate change

Ben Werdmuller

22 Aug 2023

Interesting commentary on "economic theories that have led to government by markets, fuelling financial and other shocks, and the rise of authoritarian, and even neo-fascist regimes promising citizens ‘protection’ from ‘globalised’ markets.” #Climate

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