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Astra Taylor

  • Documentary Filmaker, and Author

Astra Taylor is a documentary filmmaker, writer, and political organizer. She is the director, most recently, of “What Is Democracy?” and the author of “Democracy May Not Exist, but We’ll Miss It When It’s Gone.” Her previous work includes “The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age,” winner of a 2015 American Book Award. She is co-founder of the Debt Collective.

Featuring this expert

Debt Talks Episode 4 | Do We Need a Debt Jubilee?

moderated by Moritz Schularick with Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan, Astra Taylor and Richard Vague

Event Webinar | Hosted by Private Debt | Nov 17, 2020

What is the current situation in private indebtedness in the U.S.? Recent ideas suggest that excessive levels of debt are an obstacle to a quick recovery and sustained economic growth.