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Without Social Security, Income Inequality Would Be Even Worse for Seniors
“Social Security Works!” argues that expanding, rather than cutting, Social Security will benefit individual people and the US as a whole.
Central America “Aid” Won’t Slow Migration
The US government's new aid plan will only deepen crises.
Economic Update: Free Enterprise System Defects
This episode provides updates on Europeans' struggles against austerity policies, and more.
Richard D. Wolff: “The Game Is Rigged”
The ACLU, LA Progressive and Occidental College hosted Richard Wolff for a discussion on economic rights.
Dean Baker: Why We Must Oppose the Coming Fed Interest Rate Hike
Progressives need to step up their opposition to any moves by the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates in the near future, says economist Dean Baker
Rejecting Austerity, Greece Squares Off With Its Creditors and Risks Future in Eurozone
Talks between Greece and its European creditors collapsed amidst disagreement over the future of German-backed austerity.
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The Enduring Debate Over Debt
No, debt does not mean that we're stealing from future generations.
Kevin Gallagher: Emerging Markets and the Reregulation of Cross-Border Finance
Most cross-border capital flows occur among industrialized nations, but emerging markets are increasing participants.
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Control the Corporations Before They Completely Control Us
Powerful multinational corporations are a great danger to democracy and to most people. Regulation of corporations should be consolidated into one agency with stronger regulation, enforcement of antitrust laws …
Economic Update: Market System Defects
This episode provides updates on labor protections for “contract” workers, and more.