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Economics March 22, 2017
This 50 Year-Old Economics Book Helps Explain the Corporate Republic We Live In
Revisiting my father’s great work of theory can help us figure out what will take the place of faith in the free market.
James K. Galbraith
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Political Figures November 22, 2013
JFK’s Vietnam Withdrawal Plan Is a Fact, Not Speculation
A response to Rick Perlstein.
James K. Galbraith
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Economy October 5, 2011
What Would Keynes Do? A Forum
Economists and wonks respond to Thomas Geoghegan's Nation essay “What Would Keynes Do?”
Doug Henwood, Matt Yglesias and James K. Galbraith
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Economic Policy March 4, 2010
In Defense of Deficits
A big deficit-reduction program would destroy the economy two years into the Great Crisis.
James K. Galbraith
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Economy September 24, 2008
Trust But Verify
Here's a short list of conditions for a credible rescue plan.
James K. Galbraith and William K. Black
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Banking September 23, 2008
Bailout Plan: Trust But Verify
Bernanke is asking for trust he has not earned. Here's a shortlist of conditions to make this a credible deal.
James K. Galbraith and William K. Black
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Economic Policy February 21, 2007
What Kind of Economy?
Progressives need to create an economic agenda that encompasses the environment and social justice.
James K. Galbraith
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National Security August 18, 2006
Groundhog Day
From all official statements so far, the August 10 terror plot uncovered in Britain was the biggest thing since 9/11. But then again, perhaps it wasn't. It's not too early to ask the questions on which a final judgment must depend.
James K. Galbraith
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March 30, 2006
Taming Global Capitalism Anew
Taming global capitalism is the overriding challenge of our time. Joseph E. Stiglitz, Thea Lee, James K. Galbraith and others offer their ideas on how the United States can transform global capitalism by creating a new social contract.
Joel Rogers, James K. Galbraith, Jeff Faux, Thea M. Lee, Will Hutton, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Marcellus Andrews and Jane D’Arista
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Campaigns and Elections November 13, 2004