How to Fix Our Broken Economy How to Fix Our Broken Economy
The political mainstream is beholden to sclerotic economic policies that serve only a fraction of the public's interests.
Oct 4, 2007 / Feature / Jeff Madrick
Greenspan and the Myth of the True Believer Greenspan and the Myth of the True Believer
His autobiography sheds light on what motivates hard-right political leaders to apply brutal economic shock therapy.
Sep 27, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Naomi Klein
Fidel, You Got the Wrong Conspiracy Fidel, You Got the Wrong Conspiracy
Forget 9/11. Alan Greenspan escapes vilification for his role in a plot against America's economic security.
Sep 20, 2007 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
The Housing Bubble Pops The Housing Bubble Pops
To solve the subprime mortgage crisis, start with aid for vulnerable homeowners, smarter economic policies and a more competent Federal Reserve Board.
Sep 13, 2007 / Editorial / Dean Baker
The Fed Won’t Help the Working Class The Fed Won’t Help the Working Class
By pumping more money into the economy to bail out hedge funds and subprime lenders, the Federal Reserve will only worsen inflation's bite into average Americans' paychecks.
Aug 31, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Hip Heterodoxy Hip Heterodoxy
A group of economists is challenging the most basic assumptions of neoclassical economic theory, and their influence is growing.
May 24, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes
The Flaws in Rubinomics The Flaws in Rubinomics
Economic policy centered on a balanced budget will destroy what's left of FDR's New Deal.
May 3, 2007 / Feature / Thomas Palley
The Establishment Rethinks Globalization The Establishment Rethinks Globalization
An unlikely dissident has proposed a new way to understand, and reform, the world economy.
Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / William Greider
Credit Card Tricks Credit Card Tricks
Banks no longer lend money to people able to pay them back. Now they trap the poor, the sick, students and elderly people into signing up for credit cards and watch the fees pile u...
Mar 16, 2007 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman
What Kind of Economy? What Kind of Economy?
Progressives need to create an economic agenda that encompasses the environment and social justice.
Feb 21, 2007 / Feature / James K. Galbraith