What future for Capitalism? – Ann on Al Jazeera March 6, 2010 / Uncategorized / 2 Comments 6th March 2010Ann joins Joseph Stiglitz, Tariq Ali and Ruth Lea on Al Jazeera’s “Empire”Related Posts Ann on BBC World at OneAnn is a member of the newly-formed committee of economic advisors to the leader of… Ethiopia: the price of indifference, Ann PettiforThe rich world’s blocking of debt relief for Ethiopia, the world’s poorest country, creates a… Ann Pettifor interviewed by the Renegade EconomistThis week, I was interviewed by the Renegade Economist. We discussed regulating the banks, the rise…TweetShare0 Shares
David Williams March 7, 2010 at 4:07 pmAn interesting programme, although still too short of suggestions for the specific actions that government should take (beyond the ideaof “chapter 11” for American home-owners.)I nearly fell off my perch when I heard Ruth Lea saying that regulation in the past had beenpoor, and calling for tighter regulation in the future.She was one of the cheerleaders for unfettered capitalism in the bubble years and as“Chief Economist” of Lehman Brothers.Her career should have been wound up along with that casino bank or at least she should have thegood grace to keep quiet now. Reply
the.Duke.of.URL March 8, 2010 at 2:10 pmAnn, It was a fascinating program. I agree with David Williams about Ruth Lea. I thought she was dreadful. You and Tariq Ali had themost useful things to say. Joe was a disappointment, as is his book. Reply
An interesting programme, although still too short of suggestions for the specific actions that government should take (beyond the idea
of “chapter 11” for American home-owners.)
I nearly fell off my perch when I heard Ruth Lea saying that regulation in the past had been
poor, and calling for tighter regulation in the future.
She was one of the cheerleaders for unfettered capitalism in the bubble years and as
“Chief Economist” of Lehman Brothers.
Her career should have been wound up along with that casino bank or at least she should have the
good grace to keep quiet now.
Ann, It was a fascinating program. I agree with David Williams about Ruth Lea. I thought she was dreadful. You and Tariq Ali had the
most useful things to say. Joe was a disappointment, as is his book.