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Paul Mason, economics editor, Newsnight

Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere: the new global revolutions|

In his new book Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere, which he will discuss in this lecture on 30 January, Newsnight’s economics editor Paul Mason explores the causes and consequences of this wave of struggle, illuminating links between the economic and social crisis.

 

Revolution 2.0|

In this conversation on 31 January, Wael Ghonim will discuss his new book Revolution 2.0 providing a unique insider's story from the heart of the Egyptian Spring. He gives unparalleled insight into why the Egyptian people finally rejected 30 years of oppression and found a voice.

The Portuguese Economy: restoring credibility and confidence|

Vítor Gaspar was appointed Portuguese Finance Minister in Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho's cabinet in June 2011. He will deliver this lecture at LSE on 1 February.

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Mario Monti

Mario Monti is Italian Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Finance, positions he has held since 16 November 2011. He is the author of the report to the President of the European Commission on 'A new strategy for the single market' (May 2010).

Released: Wednesday 18 January 2012; approx 49 minutes

 

Speaker: Daniel Sieberg
Recorded: Tuesday 10 January 2012

Speakers: Professor Tim Jackson, Professor Juliet Schor, Professor Lord Skidelsky, Dr Edward Skidelsky
Recorded: Wednesday 11 January 2012

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Bottom-Up Politics an agency-centred approach to globalisation - book cover

Bottom-Up Politics: an agency-centred approach to globalisation|

Denisa Kostovicova and Marlies Glasius (eds)

 
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