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Can UBI survive financialisation?

Much has been said about universal basic income. But nobody really talks about the danger of UBI's financialisation

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The real victims of China’s trade patterns

Trump has railed against China’s massive trade surpluses. But actually China’s neighbors have far more reason to be worried

By Jayati Ghosh

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Suicide of a democracy

Benin has long served as a democratic model for Africa. But its latest elections hint at a creeping decline

By Hans-Joachim Preuss

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Data protection is social protection

Worldwide, governments and corporations collect private data from beneficiaries of social programmes. They need protection

By Magdalena Sepúlveda

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Some states are more equal than others

Rich countries design the international tax system by themselves. This leaves developing nations in the position of rule-takers

By Neeti Biyani

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Pakistan’s quest for inclusive growth

The Pakistani economy needs transformation to meet the rising aspirations of the country's young population

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Time to build factories – again

Georgia’s neoliberal development model has failed. Now, it’s time to re-industrialise the economy

By Tato Khundadze

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Nigeria’s make or break elections

Nigeria has seen a massive surge in registered voters. But does the security situation allow for fair and free elections?

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Madagascar’s pop star president

Thanks to a slick, polished campaign, former DJ Andry Rajoelina scored a remarkable victory in Madagascar’s elections

By Marcus Schneider

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The mafia fights back

The UN-backed International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala is becoming a victim of its own success

By Sandra Weiss