Interview: "Private jets and superyachts should be banned in an energy crisis"
Economist Isabella Weber is calling for a margin limit for vital goods, state buffer stocks - and says economic policy will decide on the rise of the far right.
The issue of affordability has become a central theme in various elections, including the recent Berlin election and the US midterm elections. Frau Weber suggests that the German government's package to address high fuel prices, including a price cap and potential windfall tax, only focuses on fuel prices, whereas the real issue is mobility and accessibility.
She proposes a more comprehensive package that includes measures such as capping the price of the Deutschlandticket, implementing a speed limit, and promoting alternative modes of transportation like cycling. Weber also discusses the need for a more nuanced approach to addressing energy shortages and price volatility, citing the example of a buffer stock to stabilize prices and ensure a more equitable distribution of resources.
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