economy

Our Not So Public Health

September 25, 2020 by The IotL Magazine Leave a Comment

During the period of partial lockdown, it may have appeared as though the economy was being sacrificed in the name of public health. However, the global attempt to halt the spread of the pandemic ultimately never departed from the basic logic of capitalist politics: politics in the interest of business.

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[LISTEN] COVID-19 and Solidarity: a Wish List of Government Measures in the Time of Crisis

April 9, 2020 by The IotL Magazine Leave a Comment

Crisis must not be an excuse for discrimination and injustice. On the contrary, solidarity is our weapon during these difficult times.

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Care Economy: the Future of Work and Gender Equality

June 10, 2019 by Abigail Muscat 1 Comment

Appreciating care work is one of the best ways of achieving social equality between men and women.

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Beyond the Choke Hold of Growth: Post-growth or Radical Degrowth?

May 21, 2019 by The IotL Magazine Leave a Comment

Happiness and well-being became economised and enshrined through financial architecture of gross domestic product. The religiosity with which we now think about growth and GDP is directly linked to religion itself, because we no longer have God to save us. [Read more…] about Beyond the Choke Hold of Growth: Post-growth or Radical Degrowth?

Is Buying or Renting an Apartment in Malta a Good Deal?

March 16, 2019 by The IotL Magazine Leave a Comment

Despite the spike in prices, apartments’ safety standards have not improved. We are not paying more because we are living in safer, more comfortable units. Neither does the increase in price correspond to better design nor larger size of dwellings.

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