Truthout
Economy
California, the Golden State, Is Actually the Poorest of All
California, the home of Silicon Valley and more billionaires than any other state, is the poorest state in the country.
Economic Update: Capitalism, Inequality and Martin Luther King
This episode looks at Detroit's water shut-offs, corporations prioritizing profit at people's expense, US Senators making money, and more.
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Mars Madness Amidst Astronomical Poverty: Insanity in India
The truth is that the ruling elite care not for those living in abject destitution.
The Unmentionable Trade Deficit Doesn’t Appear Again
This is money that is creating demand elsewhere, not in the United States.
That Film About Money
What is the real value of a dollar? What do banks do with our deposits?
Goldman Makes It Official That the Stock Market Is Manipulated, Buybacks Drive Valuations
Significant and sustained stock market declines are almost always the result of Fed tightening.
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The Eurozone, Back in Crisis
Europe has surprised many people, myself included, with its resilience.
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The United States’ Grand Fortunes Go Overboard
With middle-class net worth crumbling, the Forbes 400 grow wealthier than ever.
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Using Less Energy Doesn’t Have to Mean Less Growth
There's a lot of room to reduce emissions without killing economic growth.
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Competing with Capitalism to Maximize Well-Being
Capitalism is taking on water and a new vessel is needed, but even if a rescue ship were to approach, there would be no jumping onto it.