Susan George 
Biography
Political Economist, Author from France
Susan George is a political economist and author of more than a dozen books. She is Chair of the Planning Board of the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam, an informal association of academics and civil society activists working towards improving social justice. Her most recent book in English is “Another World is Possible if…”. Born in the United States, she currently lives in Paris.
Videos
Susan George
Why rich countries should worry about poor countries’ debt (part 1)
Susan George explains why it is in the interest of rich nations and multinationals that poor countries should remain handicapped by debt. Debt is, in her view, a form of colonialism.…
Recorded: 8 September 2006
Susan George
Why rich countries should worry about poor countries’ debt (part 2)
Susan George describes the way in which the debt crisis can also affect creditor nations. The lack of economic opportunities among indebted countries forces many poor people to…
Recorded: 8 September 2006
Susan George
How do the WTO, World Bank and IMF work?
Susan George considers the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) to be acting as a de facto World Ministry of Trade and Finance.…
Recorded: 8 September 2006
Susan George
How do we tackle the crisis of global debt?
The relief of the burden of debt crippling many poorer nations is an essential step in achieving social justice. Yet despite the high profile Make Poverty History campaign in 2005,…
Recorded: 8 September 2006
Susan George
Are you optimistic for the future of the world?
Susan George points to encouraging progress being made on the road to achieving greater social justice. She remains hopeful that further solutions around the issue of debt can be…
Recorded: 8 September 2006
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