Economy

When New Jersey bailed out some of its tobacco bonds, the state gave up $400 million in future revenues to pocket $92 million immediately.

A hired-gun economist who is actually competent probably doesn't have the kind of blithe certainty in right-wing dogma that his employers want.

In his new book, Matt Taibbi asks why the vast majority of white-collar criminals have avoided prison since the financial crisis began.

Brand has taken part in anti-austerity protests, spoken at Occupy Wall Street protests and marched with the hacker collective Anonymous.

It's impressive just how quickly and convincingly the wheels have come off the Russian economy.

Syriza's leadership has begun a process of political and ideological transformation way ahead of the party's rise to power.

The Saudis will keep pumping oil even as prices slide, and by implication, will force production cuts on others.

Robert McChesney continues his argument for a press that does not represent the interests of the oligarchy.

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne produces a ludicrous budget, and even commentators who acknowledge it's ludicrous give him credit.

This list should provide a useful set of market friendly policies that will both lead to more equality and more growth.