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Economy
Economic Update: Honest Economics
This episode provides updates on Ben Bernanke's new big-bucks finance job, and more.
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Odd Bedfellows, Lying Together
Supporters of a job-killing global pact are peddling hokey numbers and neon lies.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Economists Study How Devastating Austerity Really Is, and More
The German Institute for Macroeconomic Research releases its report on the effects of austerity on Greece, and more.
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.