Policy Network - Opinion

Services • Reform • Fordism

Saving capitalism with a new Fordism

Michael Lind - 23 April 2013

The Great Recession has discredited neoliberalism. In advanced economies, recovery has to come from a new Fordism.
Austerity • Deficits • Fiscal Policy

The case for Fiscal Councils

Simon Wren-Lewis - 22 April 2013

Fiscal councils may be one way to bridge the gap between what is economically sensible and what is politically possible.
Growth • Well-being • Equality

Creating a system of well-being warning lights

Anke Hassel - 19 April 2013

The fixation of policymakers with GDP should be overcome by highlighting aspects that make citizens lives happier and more sustainable.
Globalisation • Equality • Pre-distribution

Combining competitiveness, growth, and solidarity

Torben Iversen - 18 April 2013

Despite widespread belief that globalisation undermines nation state social democracy, compelling evidence suggests the contrary.
Innovation • Regulation • Growth

The new politics of production

Will Marshall - 17 April 2013

Progressives need a new growth narrative, and it must begin with an accurate diagnosis of our core economic dilemma.
Production • Competitiveness • Growth

Prospering through innovation economics

Robert D. Atkinson - 16 April 2013

Europe faces a quandary: Fiscal straits precludes a “Keynesian” stimulus, yet austerity is a recipe for stagnation.
Growth • Credibility Deficit • Social Models

No return to ‘business as usual’ for European social democracy

Roger Liddle - 10 April 2013

Social democracy can no longer make easy promises of higher personal living standards.
Living Standards • Wages • Jobs

How to achieve shared prosperity even if wages aren't rising

Lane Kenworthy - 10 April 2013

Many of the rich countries, when they return to reasonably robust economic growth, will face two potential obstacles to shared prosperity. One is a shortage of jobs. The other is stagnant (or falling) wages for those in the lower half.
Youth • Unemployment • Opportunity

Overcoming the challenges to youth opportunity

Karen Kornbluh - 10 April 2013

Governments must address youth unemployment effectively to restore trust in its ability to address 21st century problems.
Centre-Left • Governance • Politics

Towards a Copenhagen agenda

Matt Browne, Olaf Cramme & Michael McTernan - 09 April 2013

Political leaders from across Europe and North America will meet this week to set-out a credible path for progressive governance.

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The Policy Network Observatory promotes critical debate and reflection on progressive politics. It is centre-left orientated but determinately challenges social democracy. It is resolutely pro-European but questions EU institutions and practices.