Economy
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Economics: Modern Monetary Theory or Marxism?
Socialists should be friendly and understanding of MMT’s appeal, but firm in pointing out its weakness as a bourgeois theory which does not recognize the limitations of the capitalist system itself.
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Global tax reform: Is capitalism making the rich pay?
For socialists, taxing private wealth is not enough, the key question is the ownership of wealth. To take real power over the economy, the nationalisation of big business is necessary, under democratic control by workers and poor, and in real international cooperation.
International
Suez Canal blockade: crisis in maritime shipping industry
Memes and jokes have dominated social media using the image of the ship and the tiny digger — a metaphor for capitalism, lacking any genuine solutions to the ever widening range of crises it has created.
International
Iran-China deal: “New cold war” reshaping international relations
A “Strategic partnership” deal was signed between China and Iran at the end of March. It marks a further move in the increasing tensions between Chinese and US imperialism.
International
World Perspectives: Opportunities and Dangers in the “Age of Disorder”
Here we publish the text of a document on World Perspectives discussed, amended and approved by ISA’s International Committee during a meeting from 23–26 February 2021
InternationalSocialist.net
Introduction
Almost four months have passed sinc...
China
US-China conflict: Unsolvable problem for Australian capitalists
The Australian ruling class have no solution to the problem they face. If they cut out China, they face the loss of their most important trading partner. If they engage with China, they weaken the imperialist goals of the US, and strengthen those of ...
International
Scotland: Can the SNP deliver independence?
The SNP’s commanding lead in the polls however does not reflect any real ability to do what it takes to win independence in the face of Tory obduracy, or to deliver on the issues which Scottish workers look to independence to resolve.
Paul Moorhou...
Features
How would a planned economy work?
Defence of democratic socialist planning a fundamental task for successful social transformation
Peter Delsing, LSP/PSL (ISA in Belgium)
This article is based on an introductory speech given to a commission on ‘Marxist economics — How would a pla...
China
Scrap RCEP: The fight begins now!
Why we must fight this anti-working class trade deal
Vincent Kolo, chinaworker.info
On 15 November the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was launched by fifteen governments in the Asia-Pacific region. The clear intention of the n...
Features
Capitalism and COVID-19: Why We Need a Planned Economy
weak spots and vulnerabilities built into every joint in the capitalist system.
Keely Mullen Socialist Alternative (ISA-the US)
Capitalism is set up like a house of cards. Disjointed supply chains, competition for component parts, research a...
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US abortion rights: ROE OVERTURNED, TAKE THE STREETS
Build a mass movement against the right!
Socialist Alternative (ISA in the United States)
(This article was first published on 24 June 2022)
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