Austerity: What They Don't Want You to Know About Our Economy

Austerity is a word we rarely mention, and when we do, we rarely know how to define it. It's crucial to understand that austerity is not just about cutting budgets; it's a political project that shifts resources from the majority to a wealthy minority. This video dives deep into the essence of austerity, revealing how it operates silently in our capitalist society. We explore the implications of austerity on social services, the economy, and the everyday lives of workers. With recent policies leading to cuts in essential services, it's time to rethink what austerity means and how it affects us all. Join us in this conversation to empower ourselves and challenge the status quo. Let's redefine the economy together! ❤️ Subscribe for more conversations on democracy, justice, and economic emancipation:    / @freefreeforum   📌 Watch, share, and join the FREE Forum: https://freefreeforum.org 🌱 Support FREE & Help Us Grow: https://freefreeforum.betterworld.org... PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5xbrP... SOCIAL LINKS: Connect with FREE: https://linktr.ee/FreeFreeForum Substack: https://substack.com/@freefreeforum X: https://x.com/freefreeforum Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/freefreeforu... Instagram:   / freefreeforum   TikTok:   / freefreeforum   Facebook:   / freefreeforum   00:00:00 - Introduction to Austerity 00:00:40 - The True Essence of Austerity 00:01:52 - Misconceptions about Austerity 00:02:20 - The Impact of Austerity on Social Services 00:03:39 - The Logic of Austerity 00:05:07 - Austerity and the State 00:06:27 - Fiscal Austerity 00:06:57 - Monetary Austerity 00:11:03 - Industrial Austerity 00:12:25 - The Purpose of Austerity 00:12:45 - The Taboo of Austerity 00:12:59 - Introduction to FREE #austerity #economy #socialjustice #capitalism #empowerment #ClaraMattei learn more: https://linktr.ee/FreeFreeForum