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.

Alternative Voices at MeltingPress.com:

Read a transcript of the conversation here.

— Posted by Alexander Reed Kelly.

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