Economic Policy

They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells

Paul Ryan made his choice long ago. He’s not going to level with the American people. He’s going to try to make them believe things that are not true.

Aug 30, 2012 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s False Premise Paul Ryan’s False Premise

For years, he's justified his austerity budgets with premonitions of a spike in inflation and interest rates. Problem is it hasn't happened.

Aug 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Republican Right Gets What it Wanted: A Ryan-Romney Ticket

The Republican Right Gets What it Wanted: A Ryan-Romney Ticket The Republican Right Gets What it Wanted: A Ryan-Romney Ticket

Mitt Romney tops the ticket, officially, But Paul Ryan is now its defining figure. Right-wingers are delighted. And so are Democrats.

Aug 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan? Seriously? Paul Ryan? Seriously?

Could Mitt Romney really be foolish enough to pick as his running mate a bailout-backing, budget-busting hypocrite whose fiscal fantasies threaten Medicare, Medicaid and Socia...

Aug 8, 2012 / John Nichols

John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?

John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation? John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?

The former JP Morgan director makes the case for "Robin Hood" taxes.

Aug 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

We Can Curb Financial Speculation [VIDEO] We Can Curb Financial Speculation [VIDEO]

If every trade carried a cost, how quickly do you think Wall St. would rein in the robots?

Aug 3, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Will Women Get Pushed Off the Fiscal Cliff? Will Women Get Pushed Off the Fiscal Cliff?

Sequestration cuts will hit women fastest and hardest.

Jul 30, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible

Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible

The Federal Reserve can grow employment tremendously, without the need for any legislation.

Jul 27, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made

Bernie Sanders is right: The US Olympic Committee's decision to have uniforms manufactured outside the United States is “symbolic of a disastrous trade policy.”

Jul 12, 2012 / John Nichols

A New Way to Recharge the Economy A New Way to Recharge the Economy

The Federal Reserve should issue a limited-use credit card to every adult.

Jul 10, 2012 / William Greider

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