Finance

New Internationalist editor Vanessa Baird dissects the financial crisis at Occupy London’s Tent City University.

Filed in: Activism Economics Finance

With tax evasion costing the world more than $3.1 trillion every year, the urgency of tackling tax havens has never been greater, reports Tess Riley.

Filed in: Debt Economics Finance

With Occupy Wall Street fighting for its life, Yahia Lababidi says that by supporting each other, Egyptian and US protesters can make the impossible possible.

Filed in: Activism Egypt Finance Politics United States

Katerina Kitidi looks back over the recent political twists and turns that have beleaguered Greece.

Filed in: Debt Democracy Economics Finance Greece Politics

The appearance of Reverend Billy and his megaphone breathed some holy fire into the London campers, says Jamie Kelsey-Fry.

Filed in: Activism Democracy Ethical Consumerism Finance Human Rights Poverty Wealth

Leaking, spin, and triangulation has no place in Occupy London, says Lisa Ansell. 

Filed in: Activism Democracy Finance Politics United Kingdom

As the European economic rollercoaster has the markets holding their breath, Michael Burke considers the relation of profits and ‘austerity’.

Filed in: Debt Economics Europe Finance Greece Politics

Maize and wheat are hot assets, right up there with gold. But since investors piled into food markets, the poorest can no longer afford to eat. Hazel Healy gets to grips with the commodity speculators.

Filed in: Agriculture Finance

Who is making a profit from food?

Filed in: Agriculture Finance Hunger

Constantine Callaghan has filed this news report from Greece where the government has passed another round of strangling austerity measures amid violent public protest.

Filed in: Activism Debt Economics Finance Greece

Tim Gee witnesses consensus in action as protesters draw up the Occupy London Statement.

Filed in: Activism Finance Politics