Tag: Economics

Prabir Purkayastha – Intellectual Property, Knowledge Monopoly and the Rent Economy

Link to an except from the book Knowledge as Commons: Towards Inclusive Science and Technology by Prabir Purkayastha:

“Intellectual Property, Knowledge Monopoly and the Rent Economy”

 

Bonus links: Mertonian Norms and “In Final Declaration, G77 Rejects ‘Digital Monopolies’ and Calls for ‘Reform’ of the Financial System”

The Coup Against the Third World: Chile, 1973

Link to an article by the Tricontinental:

“The Coup Against the Third World: Chile, 1973”

 

Bonus links: The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South and “The Tragedy of Allende-era Chile: A Strong Start Countered by Imperialist Assault” and “The Original 9/11: How the CIA Orchestrated Chile’s Violent Coup” and “Secret Cables Reveal Britain Interfered with Elections in Chile” and “Chile: This is How They Killed Allende “ and “When I Was Censored by the British Art Establishment to Appease Pinochet’s Regime” and The Battle of Chile

Kevin Hall et al. – Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

Link to an article by Kevin Hall et al.:

“Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake”

 

Bonus links: “Ultra-Processed Food: The Profitable Filth Capitalism Feeds Us” and “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023” and “Industry-influenced Study of the Week: Ultra-processed Foods are Good for You!” (see also: “Industry-funded Research #4: Why it Matters”)