Tag Archives: Capitalism in the 21st Century

Capitalism is shameless

Posted on April 8, 2026 by odeboyz

Philip Morris is the largest tobacco company in the world. “In July 2021……[they] agreed to buy Vectura Group for £1.1bn – a company that, at the time, made most of its £200m revenue from a portfolio of products to treat … Continue reading →

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The triumph of capitalism

Posted on June 5, 2024 by odeboyz

Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time, we created a lot of value for shareholders.

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The Strategic Importance of Renewable Energy

Posted on March 12, 2020 by odeboyz

There are three principal reasons why British renewable energy is strategically important. They are, safety of supply, price stability and developing 21st century industries. These are central to the national interest. Safety of Supply The Royal Navy protects British shipping … Continue reading →

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How economists use the word ‘only’

Posted on June 3, 2014 by odeboyz

“The poorest half of the population still owns nothing… the wealthiest 10% now own only two thirds of what there is to own rather than nine- tenths.” Thomas Piketty Capitalism in the Twenty- First Century

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