Truthout
Economy
It’s Time to Guarantee a Home for Everyone in the US
In the wealthiest country in history, we must ensure all people have a place to live.
Eight Ways the Trump-GOP Tax Cuts Have Failed Working Families
Congress should go beyond repealing the Republican tax plan and embrace innovative ideas for fair taxation.
IRS Crackdown on Deduction Scam Is Failing. It’s Costing the Treasury Billions.
A much-abused deduction exploited by wealthy investors has generated nearly $2 billion in improper tax write-offs.
How Economists Tricked Us Into Thinking Capitalism Works
Our species has survived through caring and sharing, not competing in markets as economists claim.
Thanks to Trump, Workers Pay Higher Tax Rates Than World’s Largest Corporations
In 2019, many Fortune 500 companies paid no taxes or had a negative tax rate.
A Growing Movement Shows There Is an Alternative to Capitalism
There is literally a new economy being born, and we have decades of history proving the efficacy of these models.
World’s 500 Richest People Gained $1.2 Trillion in Wealth in 2019
The analysis comes as Democratic presidential candidates have made tackling inequality a key of their policy platforms.
Trump Touts Weak Trade Deals That Likely Won’t Benefit US Workers
Despite Trump's boasts, workers are unlikely to see any economic benefit from these deals.
IMF Backs Tax Reform Bill in Ecuador That Would Further Austerity
After the Argentina debacle, the IMF endorsed weakening capital controls in Ecuador.
Unmasking the Secret Landlords Buying Up US Properties
Nearly 3 million U.S. homes and 13 million apartment units are owned by LLC, LLP, LP or shell companies.