Verso invites you to the RSA where Robin Blackburn will be discussing his new book with Saskia Sassen
Age Shock:
How Finance is Failing Us
ISBN 9781844670130 - £19.99 / $34.95
“ Blackburn ’s book is a serious and finely argued attack on contemporary market fundamentalism in a vivid phrasemaking style which is even entertaining when it is not depressing you with the facts.” – Steven Poole, Guardian
Monday 11th June, 1-2pm
RSA, 8 John Adam Street , London WC2N 6EZ
In his new book Age Shock, Robin Blackburn explains why attempts to meet the costs of an aging society through a proliferation of financial products are doomed to fail and have a host of unfortunate side-effects. In fact, “financial engineering” has helped corporations to escape taxation while allowing a new breed of chief executive to accumulate extravagant fortunes at the expense of shareholder and employee alike. Exploring solutions, Robin Blackburn identifies new sources of pension finance and sketches the shape of a progressive and responsible pension fund regime, embracing all citizens and accountable to them.
The event is free of charge and all are welcome.
Advance booking is recommended. To reserve your place email:
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