Ethical Economics

The Populist Moment? The Populist Moment?

Economic populism is the new flavor in politics, but it won't be authentic unless it's driven by and for the people.

Jul 26, 2007 / The Editors

This Land is My Land This Land is My Land

The super-rich are taking over all the beautiful places in America. What's left for you and me?

Jul 2, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich

Hedging Bets Hedging Bets

Why would anyone trust a hedge fund?

Jun 14, 2007 / Jordan Stancil

Time to Act on Inequality Time to Act on Inequality

As the gap between rich and poor widens, Americans await reforms to improve the well-being of all.

Apr 5, 2007 / The Editors

Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Powerless Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Powerless

The gap between rich and poor hasn't been this wide since the Depression.

Apr 4, 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

Will Congress Reform Wretched Executive Excess? Will Congress Reform Wretched Executive Excess?

Outrage over excessive rewards for incompetent executives could spark the Democratic Congress to action.

Jan 28, 2007 / Morton Mintz

EPI’s Agenda for Change EPI’s Agenda for Change

Americans are ready for big, bold ideas to heal our social and economic wounds.

Jan 21, 2007 / William Greider

The Fair Trade Democrats The Fair Trade Democrats

In an interview with Senator Sherrod Brown, Nichols shows that the new Democrats are pursuing a new trade agenda.

Jan 18, 2007 / John Nichols

Globalization with a Human Face Globalization with a Human Face

Globalization must not be allowed to become financial imperialism: Capitalism's strongest-takes-all rule must give way to one that ensures that the poor have a place and a piec...

Dec 11, 2006 / Mohammad Yunus

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