Category Archives: socialism

Neo-liberalism and the question of less state

My leftist friends are probably a little upset that I am calling for less state in my anti-corruption posts  - I am asking for exactly what the neo-liberalists want – less State in every sphere of human activity. Oh! I … Continue reading

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Great recession, world markets and uncertainty

World markets are hung over uncertainty but markets as a rule are run by greedy people so there is a lot of optimism still. Try some investment newsletters/media commentaries such as : http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20110805/FREE/110809925 http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20110804/FREE/110809931 http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-03/business/29846896_1_double-dip-kathy-bostjancic-economy http://www.marketwatch.com/story/global-economy-is-cooling-rapidly-2011-08-01?dist=markets http://moneymorning.com/2011/08/02/toothless-debt-deal-wont-stop-us-credit-rating-downgrade-aftermath-follows/ or many more. World … Continue reading

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I Have To Write – III

Trilogies are treacherous – this one is certainly one – I have no idea whether I can link this one with the other two that have gone before! But I have to write! So, I write! Too much is going … Continue reading

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Why has Amartya Sen stopped learning?

Its been a long sabbatical and I am back to irritate you dear readers by asking unpleasant questions and making”snide” remarks. But here goes: In a recent two-part article in The Telegraph, Kolkata published on December 29, 2008 and December … Continue reading

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Spiritual Aspects Of Communism – II

Subhash the following are your words, not mine. I am repeating them for the convenience of readers. “Productivity is the result of human endeavor. So if people are motivated to endeavor more (in proper, creative ways etc), higher productivity will … Continue reading

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Is socialism/communism based on scientific thought?

This is a reply to my friend K. Joseph Antony who has claimed in an e-mail message that the claim that socialism/communism is based on scientific thought is “crap”. Another friend has said people living on east of the Kanpu-Chennai … Continue reading

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