Georg Picot
@gpicot.bsky.social
Comparative political economy, welfare states, industrial relations, minimum wages
Professor in Comparative Politics at University of Bergen, Norway
Professor in Comparative Politics at University of Bergen, Norway
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Georg Picot
@gpicot.bsky.social
· Aug 15
The politics of the minimum wage: Explaining introduction and levels
There is much economics research on the effects of minimum wages, but little research on their politics. Yet, ever more advanced capitalist democracies have introduced minimum wages, and the setting ...
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Finally published! 😊 Michal Kozak’s and my article on the politics of the #MinimumWage is now available online at the British Journal of Industrial Relations.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Highly recommended! 👇
We have to see the logic of the killings as well as the killings themselves. The horror is a truth in itself. But it is also a sign of a political logic, one known from the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century.
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Lies and Lawlessness
The Camps, the Executions, and the Future
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January 25, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Highly recommended! 👇
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To stop an authoritarian leader without using violence, people must take to the streets.
It’s how the Berlin Wall fell in East Germany. It’s how Ben Ali was forced out during the Arab Spring. It’s how Al Bashir was kicked out of Sudan.
The good people of Minnesota understand all of this.
It’s how the Berlin Wall fell in East Germany. It’s how Ben Ali was forced out during the Arab Spring. It’s how Al Bashir was kicked out of Sudan.
The good people of Minnesota understand all of this.
Raskin: "I think the people have Minnesota have shown us with their mass demonstration and general strike the direction that we may need to go in nationally in order to send the message that American society does not accept this authoritarian derailment of the US Constitution."
January 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
To stop an authoritarian leader without using violence, people must take to the streets.
It’s how the Berlin Wall fell in East Germany. It’s how Ben Ali was forced out during the Arab Spring. It’s how Al Bashir was kicked out of Sudan.
The good people of Minnesota understand all of this.
It’s how the Berlin Wall fell in East Germany. It’s how Ben Ali was forced out during the Arab Spring. It’s how Al Bashir was kicked out of Sudan.
The good people of Minnesota understand all of this.
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Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
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STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
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Yes, I am single-issue posting. Because, here in the U.S., the regime's ICE attack on the country is the main story. No one is safe here as long as heavily armed gangs of thugs are roaming the streets and the regime is covering their crimes with lies.
January 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Yes, I am single-issue posting. Because, here in the U.S., the regime's ICE attack on the country is the main story. No one is safe here as long as heavily armed gangs of thugs are roaming the streets and the regime is covering their crimes with lies.
I'm shocked that this is what political communication in the US looks like now - from both sides, to be honest. Of course, I understand the anger from Democrats. But not a smart move. Taking a firm position and explaining it in clear words is better than hurling insults.
January 25, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I'm shocked that this is what political communication in the US looks like now - from both sides, to be honest. Of course, I understand the anger from Democrats. But not a smart move. Taking a firm position and explaining it in clear words is better than hurling insults.
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my gut tells me american politics are about to shift radically within the next few days, as this rubicon crossing event occurs with both sides heading toward snowstorm-induced isolation and online algorithms
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
my gut tells me american politics are about to shift radically within the next few days, as this rubicon crossing event occurs with both sides heading toward snowstorm-induced isolation and online algorithms
What if the executive decides not to abide by judiciary rulings? This puts the finger on a key weakness of liberal constitutional orders. To some extent they rely on leaders playing by the rules. Trump has been exploiting this since day 1.
Q: They defied a search warrant this morning. Do you think they'll abide by a federal court order?
FREY: Everybody listen to that question. The question is 'will this administration abide by a court order.' These are the underpinnings of our democracy and Constitution. The answer better be yes.
FREY: Everybody listen to that question. The question is 'will this administration abide by a court order.' These are the underpinnings of our democracy and Constitution. The answer better be yes.
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
What if the executive decides not to abide by judiciary rulings? This puts the finger on a key weakness of liberal constitutional orders. To some extent they rely on leaders playing by the rules. Trump has been exploiting this since day 1.
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“Just yesterday, tens of thousands of Minnesotans peacefully exercised our right to free speech without incident. When ICE is involved, nonviolent protesters and legal observers are gassed, assaulted, and shot." aflcio.mn/4abNrfk
#iceoutmn #iceout
#iceoutmn #iceout
Statement on ICE’s killing of AFGE member Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on ICE’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this morning in Minneapolis:“For the second time in less than three weeks, a Minnesotan…
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January 24, 2026 at 11:14 PM
“Just yesterday, tens of thousands of Minnesotans peacefully exercised our right to free speech without incident. When ICE is involved, nonviolent protesters and legal observers are gassed, assaulted, and shot." aflcio.mn/4abNrfk
#iceoutmn #iceout
#iceoutmn #iceout
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Reporter: 1.4 billion, really closer to 1.5. I studied Donald Trump's finances, and this amount the Trump family made last year is greater than the sum total of everything he ever made in his whole life.
January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Reporter: 1.4 billion, really closer to 1.5. I studied Donald Trump's finances, and this amount the Trump family made last year is greater than the sum total of everything he ever made in his whole life.
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Gutter racism on the international stage.
Trump: "Somalia -- they turned out to be higher IQ than we thought. I always say, 'These are low IQ people.' How did they go into Minnesota and steal all that money?"
January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Gutter racism on the international stage.
It's all so fu***** surreal
Trump is now confusing Greenland and Iceland: "They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you. Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It's all so fu***** surreal
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"About 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest" www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
It's the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"About 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest" www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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California wants to tax billionaires with a 5% wealth tax and the CEO of Nvidia, who would have to pay $8 billion on his $163 billion fortune, says it like it is:
that's perfectly fine! 🧵
that's perfectly fine! 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
California wants to tax billionaires with a 5% wealth tax and the CEO of Nvidia, who would have to pay $8 billion on his $163 billion fortune, says it like it is:
that's perfectly fine! 🧵
that's perfectly fine! 🧵
From today, children under 16 are banned from social media in 🇦🇺. The responsibility for implementing this is on the social media companies. We can have long debates about whether it will work (cheating...) and whether more nuanced measures are better. I for one welcome that one govt decided to act!
December 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
From today, children under 16 are banned from social media in 🇦🇺. The responsibility for implementing this is on the social media companies. We can have long debates about whether it will work (cheating...) and whether more nuanced measures are better. I for one welcome that one govt decided to act!
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Since AI slop is again all over Scientific Reports, a thread on the economics of grey-zone publishing.
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Since AI slop is again all over Scientific Reports, a thread on the economics of grey-zone publishing.
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
Why does slop keep getting published? What does it mean for science? How can we stop this?
Background readings:
Understand the strain: tinyurl.com/2b6wxx5r
Stop the drain: tinyurl.com/3jfscscy
According to a report by the WSJ, the Trump administration plans to sell out Ucraine for the financial gain of private investors.
At least according to the Italian summary, here:
www.ilpost.it/2025/12/01/p...
The original report is here, behind paywall:
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
At least according to the Italian summary, here:
www.ilpost.it/2025/12/01/p...
The original report is here, behind paywall:
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Per Trump la fine della guerra in Ucraina è una questione d'affari - Il Post
Con la Russia: lo ricostruisce una lunga e documentata inchiesta del Wall Street Journal, di cui si sta parlando molto
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December 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
According to a report by the WSJ, the Trump administration plans to sell out Ucraine for the financial gain of private investors.
At least according to the Italian summary, here:
www.ilpost.it/2025/12/01/p...
The original report is here, behind paywall:
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
At least according to the Italian summary, here:
www.ilpost.it/2025/12/01/p...
The original report is here, behind paywall:
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
The arguably most horrendous humanitarian crisis is currently happening in Sudan. Nevertheless, the country has a resilient network of local grassroots organizations providing help, such as the Emergency Response Rooms. This seems to be a good way to donate to them:
www.mutualaidsudan.org/donate
www.mutualaidsudan.org/donate
Donate | Support Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms — SUDAN MUTUAL AID COALITION — SUDAN MUTUAL AID COALITION
Mutual aid groups like Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) prioritize delivering timely, community-driven aid. Donate to support locally led humanitarian aid.
www.mutualaidsudan.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The arguably most horrendous humanitarian crisis is currently happening in Sudan. Nevertheless, the country has a resilient network of local grassroots organizations providing help, such as the Emergency Response Rooms. This seems to be a good way to donate to them:
www.mutualaidsudan.org/donate
www.mutualaidsudan.org/donate
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NEW! How should Labour respond to the two key issues to voters of the economy and immigration and what are the electoral stakes this week of the budget?
Read on for our answer...
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Read on for our answer...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
NEW! How should Labour respond to the two key issues to voters of the economy and immigration and what are the electoral stakes this week of the budget?
Read on for our answer...
@nprcoxford.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social
Read on for our answer...
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Another example of a growing phenomenon - wholesale replacement of the traditional two party competition ;Con vs Lab) by an entirely different 2 party competition (Ref vs Grn). We may see a lot of this kind of thing next May.
Ashdown & Conquest (East Sussex) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 32.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 24.5% (+16.4)
🌳 CON: 19.9% (-39.8)
🌹 LAB: 15.9% (-7.4)
🔶 LDM: 5.2% (-3.5)
🙋 Ind: 2.2% (New)
Reform GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.
➡️ RFM: 32.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 24.5% (+16.4)
🌳 CON: 19.9% (-39.8)
🌹 LAB: 15.9% (-7.4)
🔶 LDM: 5.2% (-3.5)
🙋 Ind: 2.2% (New)
Reform GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Another example of a growing phenomenon - wholesale replacement of the traditional two party competition ;Con vs Lab) by an entirely different 2 party competition (Ref vs Grn). We may see a lot of this kind of thing next May.
New publication 🚨 Happy to have a chapter in the new Handbook of Comparative Political Economy, which offers a great overview of the state of the field, edited by Marino Regini.
doi.org/10.4337/9781...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New publication 🚨 Happy to have a chapter in the new Handbook of Comparative Political Economy, which offers a great overview of the state of the field, edited by Marino Regini.
doi.org/10.4337/9781...
@sampol.bsky.social
doi.org/10.4337/9781...
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Takk, @jilltxt.bsky.social , for at du sier tydelig ifra!
Du hørte kanskje at NTB publiserte en KI-generert melding sist uke. Visste du at KI-sammendraget endret sikkerhetstrussel fra fiendtlige statlige aktører til ekstemvær og aldrende teknologi? Slik ideologisk vridning viser at KI-bias kan være en sikkerhetsrisiko. www.aftenposten.no/meninger/deb...
Teknologien truer kunnskapssystemet vårt. Men den norske staten har slukt tekgigantenes PR rått.
Les kronikken.
www.aftenposten.no
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Takk, @jilltxt.bsky.social , for at du sier tydelig ifra!