Economic Policy

Wrong-Way Obama?

Wrong-Way Obama? Wrong-Way Obama?

He may be leading us toward economic catastrophe.

Feb 11, 2015 / Editorial / William Greider

Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe

Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe

If he doesn't read the writing on the bank notes, the president will be remembered as “Wrong-Way Obama.”

Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / William Greider

How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis

How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis

To strengthen corporate dominance, Washington steadily undermined democracy, encouraged exploitation and nourished anti-union violence in the south.

Feb 6, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen

The Workers’ Think Tank

The Workers’ Think Tank The Workers’ Think Tank

With an eye on the United States and Greece, scholars at the Levy Economics Institute are developing plans to ensure full employment.

Feb 2, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky

What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe

What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe

The election was a triumph for anti-austerity politics and a rejection of corruption. Now comes the hard part.

Jan 29, 2015 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis

The European Union Remains Divided

The European Union Remains Divided The European Union Remains Divided

Europe remains politically and economically divided.

Jan 28, 2015 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery

A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery

The 1 percent has captured the majority of gains since the Great Recession in most states.

Jan 26, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America

This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America

America’s giant wealth disparity is driven by a history of racist redlining.

Jan 13, 2015 / Editorial / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

Taxing financial transactions can provide real resources to address income inequality.

Jan 12, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?

Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power? Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?

And if so, does the left party inherit a poisoned chalice? Or can it make a fresh start?

Dec 31, 2014 / Blog / Maria Margaronis

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