Author: Asbjørn Wahl

Asbjørn Wahl is retired from his formal positions, he is currently a trade union adviser, political writer and activist. Until recently, he was president of the Urban Transport Committee of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) as well as chair of the ITF Working Group on Climate Change for almost ten years. He is member of the Global Advisory Group of the Trade Unions for Energy Democracy network. He is the author of The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State.

The Crisis of the European Welfare State

An interview with Asbjørn Wahl Vladimir Simovic and Darko Vesic (VS and DV): Norway is considered as one of the most successful (economically, socially, etc.) countries in Europe and beyond. As … Keep reading »

International Relations, Public Goods • March 25, 2013 • Asbjørn Wahl
The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State

Asbjørn Wahl argues that the welfare state should be seen as the result of a class compromise forged in the 20th century. Recorded ion Toronto, 15 November 2012. Watch video »

Economy, Theory • December 9, 2012 • Asbjørn Wahl
The Left in Government — A Strategic Project

Latin America and Europe Compared To Be in Office, But Not in Power The experiences from having had left political parties in government in Europe in the era of neoliberalism have not … Keep reading »

Theory • December 7, 2012 • Asbjørn Wahl

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Author: Asbjørn Wahl

The Crisis of the European Welfare State

The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State

The Left in Government — A Strategic Project