Sofie Hörtler, Author at ROOSTERGNN

Austria Finding its Way Back to Austromarxism

Sofie HörtlerAugust 1, 2016

Austromarxism describes the socialist orientation of Austria in the 1920s when the welfare state was created. Today however, Austria fails to stay on this path.

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Capitalism Enabling Modern-day Slavery on Banana Plantations

Sofie HörtlerJuly 20, 2016

Bananas in big retail shops in Western countries mostly originate from plantations in Equatorian countries where enslaving the workforce is prevalent.

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The EU’s Failure at Becoming a Social Union

Sofie HörtlerJuly 18, 2016

The EU’s initial role model was the USA, aiming to unite the continent in any aspect. They failed to become a social union however.

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Money Lacks the Ability to Determine Happiness

Sofie HörtlerJuly 11, 2016

Monetary aspects dominate today's life. However, Gross National Happiness in comparison to the Gross Domestic Product is an approach towards different values.

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