Economy

Democracia vs. mercados Democracia vs. mercados

Lo que está en juego es muchísimo.

May 11, 2012 / En español / Andy Robinson

This Week in Poverty: Republicans Define ‘Lower-Priority Spending’ This Week in Poverty: Republicans Define ‘Lower-Priority Spending’

Republicans vote to protect every dollar in the defense budget, and every tax loophole for the wealthy, while gutting vital programs that help the vulnerable.

May 11, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would ‘Divide and Conquer’ Unions Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would ‘Divide and Conquer’ Unions

Before a billionaire supporter gave big money to the embattled Wisconsin governor, Walker laid out a strategy to attack labor.

May 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Protesters, Shareholders Neutralized as Bank of America CEO Collects Millions Protesters, Shareholders Neutralized as Bank of America CEO Collects Millions

When it comes to running Bank of America, shareholders don’t have much more influence than the demonstrators outside.

May 10, 2012 / Richard (R.J.) Eskow

The Energy Wars Heat Up The Energy Wars Heat Up

Six recent clashes and conflicts on a planet heading into energy overdrive.

May 10, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Europe Rejects Austerity Europe Rejects Austerity

The financial crunch has broken the illusion of stability, exposing a deeper crisis of representation.

May 9, 2012 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis

Can the Euro Avert Collapse?

Can the Euro Avert Collapse? Can the Euro Avert Collapse?

As politicians dither, the threat of default spreads from Greece to Spain and Italy.

May 9, 2012 / Editorial / Andy Robinson

Don’t Buy the Spin: How Cutting the Pentagon’s Budget Could Boost the Economy

Don’t Buy the Spin: How Cutting the Pentagon’s Budget Could Boost the Economy Don’t Buy the Spin: How Cutting the Pentagon’s Budget Could Boost the Economy

Spending the same money on education, or clean energy, would bring many more jobs—among other benefits.

May 9, 2012 / Feature / Robert Pollin and Heidi Garrett-Peltier

Showdown in Charlotte: Bank of America and Occupy

Showdown in Charlotte: Bank of America and Occupy Showdown in Charlotte: Bank of America and Occupy

The financial giant’s shareholder meeting will draw protesters on the outside—and disgruntled investors on the inside.

May 9, 2012 / Richard (R.J.) Eskow

Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson

The state’s top number-cruncher discusses taxes, education and the consequences of drowning government in the bathtub.

May 9, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

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