The Gower Initiative for Modern Money Studies
An independent, non-profit organisation – part of a growing international movement challenging the economic orthodoxy of the last five decades
“Ultimately austerity has failed because it is unsupported by sound logic or data. It is an economic ideology. It stems from the belief that small government and free markets are …
The austerity prescription was not an experiment; it did not fail for the rich. Time for a rethink. Time for an economic revolution. Read MoreThe French have a saying “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.” With the events of the last few days, one might consider that nothing had changed; the Tories …
The barbarians may be inside the gates, but we can still defeat them Read MoreWhile the Conservatives endlessly laud their economic achievements from the parallel universe they inhabit, their fantasies are countered by the growing evidence that all is not well. The stories of …
Hands up anyone who wants to save the planet and live in a fairer, more equitable world! Read MoreAs the GIMMS team was busy preparing for its social event in Abergavenny this weekend we didn’t have time to write our usual MMT Lens. However, we are delighted to …
Labour Should Not Fall For The Tory-Led ‘Costing’ Trick – Here’s Why Read MoreThe public purpose is inherently a progressive agenda that strives to continually improve the material, social, physical, cultural and psychological well-being of all members of society. It is inherently ‘aspirational’ …
What makes a healthy economy and society and how can it best be delivered? Read MoreThis weekend the GIMMS team are preparing for a series of events that we will be hosting in Birmingham and London so this week’s MMT Lens will be shorter than …
An SOS to the world: Biodiversity is under threat. We need to act now. Our survival depends upon it. Read MoreIn this age of fiscal austerity the viability of the NHS as a publicly funded and delivered service has been constantly called into question. Those challenging the necessity for cuts …
Is world-leading NHS healthcare an affordable proposition? Read MoreLast week the House of Lords Committee on intergenerational fairness said that it was time to rebalance government policies to favour young people, or risk further shattering of the ‘social …
Repeat after us…there is no social care funding gap and no tax burden on future generations Read MoreOver the last few years, the subject of mental health services has increasingly made the news headlines. A quick search engine query says it all: ‘Damning report finds serious failings …
The underfunding of mental health services is a political choice. There is an alternative. Read MoreResounding cheers from audiences bring mighty puffs and glows to those politicians promising to fund their spending ambitions with cash recovered from tax-havens in distant islands. But how much could …
Is there a critical shortage of rich people? Read More