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Public Banking in Costa Rica: A Remarkable, Little-Known Model
Public Banking has been a functional model for Costa Rica for decades despite the fact that many around the world still do not know about it.
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Paul Krugman | Who’s Afraid of China?
Paul Krugman: The Chinese wouldn't hurt us if they dumped our bonds; in fact, it would probably be good for the United States.
The Age of Agency: Seventeen Years…..Starting Now
A looming problem becomes urgent before it becomes inevitable. That line, not so thin after all, is where we still stand now.
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The Super Rich Reinvent US Capitalism
Democrats and Republicans alike insist that the U.S. is broke, all the while conveniently ignoring the mountains of tax-free wealth piling up in the pockets of the super rich.
Myths of Economic Statistics
While the US economy is growing at a steady pace, our corporate driven structure continues to promote inequality.
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Student Debt Is Crushing the Economic Future of the Young
If a bad job market wasnu2019t damaging enough, the cost of paying off student loans does much more harm to the long-term prospects of young people than is commonly …
Can a 1-Percenter Save Troubled Mortgages?
Maybe. But the idea of using government power to
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South Korea: Ground Zero for Food Sovereignty and Community Resilience
South Korea may be better known for its high-tech exports, but its small farmers are leading the way when it comes to food sovereignty and community agriculture.
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Bam. Bam. Bam. The Lostness of Man
The story of this life, this country, this world is a history of falsity masquerading as knowledge.
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Economy Adds 204,000 Jobs in October, Even as Labor Force Declines by 700,000
Wages of production workers have outpaced those of their supervisors in this recovery.