Salvatore Babones

Salvatore Babones (@sbabones) is an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) in Washington, DC. His latest book is Sixteen for ’16: A Progressive Agenda for a Better America, available now from Policy Press.

Latest from Salvatore Babones

Why Are China’s Rich So Eager to Exit?

In China, political leaders and the filthy rich often turn out to be the same people.

by: Salvatore Babones

March 11, 2015

JOBS, Again

The 21st century United States needs many services the private sector doesn't provide so well, such as preschool and post-secondary education and health and dental care.

by: Salvatore Babones

March 4, 2014

Myths of Economic Statistics

While the US economy is growing at a steady pace, our corporate driven structure continues to promote inequality.

by: Salvatore Babones

November 11, 2013

US Inequality Now Literally Off the Chart

Among the world's major nations, documents the UN agency dedicated to labor matters, only one currently has a level of inequality both high and rising.

by: Salvatore Babones

June 8, 2013

OECD: Inequality Rising Faster than Ever

The Great Recession has widened the gap between the developed worldu2019s affluent and everyone else.

by: Salvatore Babones

May 23, 2013