LSE Department of Law fringe event
Date: Thursday 28 February 2013
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: NAB 2.06, New Academic Building
Speakers: Bertrand Beghin, Danielle Paffard, Dr Hanaan Marwah
Chair: Joris Luyendijk
In a world where taxpayers are made to fund costly bank bailouts, while large corporations avoid paying their fair share of taxes, many people feel powerless. Politicians struggle to act as they are tied to their national or regional interests, whereas capital acts globally. Moreover, so far the established labour movements in Europe and the US have not been able to provide an effective narrative for change. This event explores whether the solution ultimately lies with the organisation of capital itself, as well as the various challenges inherent in this idea. Joris Luyendijk of the Guardian Banking Blog moderates this discussion with three people who, in various ways, have gained experience with dealing with the worlds of banking, equity and finance, and who can provide valuable insights regarding the potential for 'organising capital'.
Bertrand Beghin is founder and CEO of Numbers 4 Good. Danielle Paffard is co-founder of Move Your Money UK. Dr Hanaan Marwah is teaching fellow in Economic History at the LSE.
This event is part of the build up to Austerity on Trial, taking place on Friday 1 March at 6pm. Other fringe events include Reflections on the Meaning of Austerity, taking place on Monday 25 February at 6.30pm.
Suggested hashtag for this event for Twitter users: #AusterityFringe
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