[OPE-L] Blackburn, _Age Shock: How Finance is Failing Us_

[Jerry Levy <Gerald_A_Levy@xxxxxxx>]

> From: Rowan Wilson <rowanwilsonwork@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AUT] Verso Event: Age Shock by Robin Blackburn

> 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:
> lectures@xxxxxxxxxx  or call 020 7451 6868
>
> For more information please see www.RSA.org/events