Biography
She works for Le Monde, Le Nouvel Observateur and Quinzaine littéraire and is a member of the jury of the Prix Femina. She became famous internationally with her books on political affairs. In L'horreur économique and Une étrange dictature she criticizes the globalisation of society.
She is also a founding member of ATTAC.
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