Michael Jacobs

@michaelujacobs

Professor of Political Economy at SPERI, University of Sheffield; Managing Editor, ; commentator on economic and climate policy; dad

Oxford, Sheffield and London
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Joined January 2013
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    Nov 14

    Do UN climate conferences make any difference? After two weeks in sunny Glasgow at , I have written a medium-sized read on what happened, and what it all means.

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    3 hours ago

    We are bringing together four experts in a free online webinar to discuss some of the commitments announced at the summit, whether they can really make a difference … but also what happens next. Sign up to get a reminder when the event starts:

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    3 hours ago

    I am in good (and daunting) company for this COP26 debrief event tomorrow, with - come along.... *scurries off to do homework*

    We are bringing together four experts in a free online webinar to discuss some of the commitments announced at the summit, whether they can really make a difference … but also what happens next. Sign up to get a reminder when the event starts:
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  4. 3 hours ago

    Completely correct! To be absolutely clear: this would not be about ‘pushing’ views. It is about making sure that Steve Keen’s and other non-neoclassical economists’ published academic scholarship is included in the literature assessed by the IPPC. It is then up to them to assess

    Replying to @ProfSteveKeen @michaelujacobs
    Please note that the IPCC does not have the purpose to push particular views. It is an assessment of the pertinent literature and it relies strongly on contributions from all experts, as authors or reviewers. "Wait and see" is therefore less preferred than active participation.
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    9 hours ago

    Want to know what did and didn’t happen at and what that means for reaching 1.5c in a nutshell? Then read this thread…

    So this thing – what happened? Agreement wasn’t reached until late Saturday evening – and only after a last-minute weakening of the text by India which left COP President Alok Sharma in tears. Here's a🧵with the highlights (and a few lowlights). I hope helpful. /1
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  6. 9 hours ago

    Really looking forward to reading this.

    Steve Keen did it again. This Manifesto is a lucid deconstruction of fallacies in neoclassical economics The New Economics - A Manifesto by Steve Keen Reviewed by Dirk Besemer
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  7. 9 hours ago

    A great selection of new books exploring the limits and complexities of economics by

    Martin Wolf: Best books of 2021: Economics
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  8. 9 hours ago

    This is a very thoughtful thread by on how to build a broad-based movement for stronger action on climate change. We have a year, globally, to apply sufficient pressure on governments to raise ambition. This is helpful in thinking about how.

    So with done and 1.5 degrees on life support, what kind of climate activism do we need from here on out? For some leading activists, the answer seems to be: more of the same. More shouting, more civil disobedience, more marches in the streets. And perhaps they’re right.
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    20 hours ago

    The EU gave $13 billion worth of funding to new oil & gas projects literally during The International Energy Agency is clear that is completely at odds with keep warming to 1.5 degrees. Meanwhile Europe points fingers at global south. Hypocrites.

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    20 hours ago

    "There is a growing sense that the standard economics curriculum, especially as taught in introductory courses, is not adequately preparing students to address these issues..." writes on the impact of 's free Econ 101 courseware:

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    Nov 16

    My research on debt-based inequality in a meme 👇

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    23 hours ago

    💥 Late this afternoon the House of Lords voted in favour of Community Wealth Funds. This is very exciting news and we have moved a step closer to rebuilding the country’s social fabric and creating the foundations for real community-led change.

    votes to enable the creation of 'community wealth funds' in . Members vote 216 in favour, and 195 against amendment 1, so the change is made
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    Nov 16

    is over... And you may be feeling a bit flat... 😐 Fear not! You can turn that disappointment into action by fighting for a with this new campaign! ✊ 💥 Join the kick-off event with Ed Miliband: 📆 23 Nov ⏰ 7pm Sign up here ✍️

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    Nov 16

    Incredibly sad - what on earth are we doing? One of every 6 birds gone over less than 4 decades, including sparrows, starlings & skylarks. We are going to be a very lonely species - silent spring indeed …

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    Nov 16

    "The research suggests that the public aren’t raging against bolder [climate action] but instead have an appetite for it. Maybe it’s time for the govt to stop worrying about whether it’s dictating to the public and to spend more time catching up with it."

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    20 hours ago

    This is massive and a real testament to people power. The IEA is clear: New oil and gas fields are incompatible with a 1.5 degree pathway. And states on the frontline of climate breakdown were clear at COP26: A 2 degrees scenario is a death sentence for them.

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    HUGE NEWS: The moment OPPOSED the Cambo oil field!
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    Nov 16

    How can movements for economic and social justice achieve meaningful change? There is a risk that a lot of 'activity' is done, but it doesn't create lasting change. Understanding how movements succeed is vital for addressing injustice 🧵THREAD of insights from our new report 1/

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    Nov 16

    "The PBOC unveiled a new lending programme that could lead to nearly $1 trillion of annual investment in projects related to clean energy. It’s a bolder policy than from Western counterparts, and also a clever way to tackle the stagflation dilemma."

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  19. 23 hours ago

    Want a comprehensive account and analysis of the Glasgow Climate Pact? This is a good one. (Even if I do say so myself.) Includes background material on the issues and reactions from civil society.

    Will the save the world? 🌍 This weeks examines the COP26 agreement: emissions cuts, fossil fuels, finance, loss and damage, and carbon markets.
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  20. 24 hours ago

    And on the wider political economy of climate change - from youth demonstrations to the greening of capitalism - I have written this:

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  21. 24 hours ago

    ICYMI: my analysis of the Glasgow Climate Pact . Scepticism is understandable, but UN climate talks have cut the growth of emissions relative to business as usual. We now have an almighty fight in every country to raise ambition further in 2022.

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