Monopoly’s Poster Children
Economist Michael Hudson talks about how the economic crisis, austerity, U.S. economic policy and decisions made by local political parties shaped Ireland's economy.
Economist Michael Hudson talks with Greg McInerney of MeltingPress.com about how the economic crisis, austerity, U.S. economic policy and decisions made by local political parties shaped Ireland’s economy.
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Read a transcript of the conversation here.
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