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Economy
Jamaica Suffering From “Most Austere Budget in the World,” Imposed by the IMF, New Paper Finds
Jamaica is running the most austere budget in the world, with a primary surplus of 7.5 percent, due to its IMF agreement.
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Republicans Move to Finally Kick Elderly Disabled People Off Food Stamps
The GOP's new budget proposal finally does what we've all wanted - takes food away from the disabled.
Reporter’s Guide to ALEC’s “Rich States, Poor States” Report
The document is sold to the press as an objective, academic measure of state good economic performance, but should instead be viewed as a lobbyist scorecard.
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Weak March Job Numbers: An Opportunity to Put Pressure on the Fed
The Fed should be trying to increase the current rate of economic growth.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Corporate Lobbyists Pressure Congress to “Fast-Track” TPP Deal, and More
The Trans-Pacific Partnership threatens US jobs, and more.
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Eight Ways to Reduce Global Inequality
By taxing progressively, respecting worker rights, and rethinking economics, we could make a great start at creating a more equal world.
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Trickle-Down Economics and Trickle-Down Poverty
Trickle-down poverty is all-too-true at the level of families and households.
In Greece, New Commission Will Audit All National Debt
The new commission will determine which part is illegal, illegitimate, unsustainable or odious.
How Seattle City Council Is Fighting the TPP’s Fast-Track: An Interview With Kshama Sawant
While the resolution is mostly symbolic, supporters cited the large volume of foreign trade in the city as justification for Seattle taking a stand on the issue.
Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery: A New Horizon for South-South Partnerships?
“Our goal is to become a transit country for transport, power transmissions, gas pipelines and fiber optics,” said Afghanistan's president.