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Economy & Labor

The Anniversary of Lehman and Men Who Don’t Work
Our leading economists had no clue about what was going on when Lehmen collapsed, and they still don't seem to have a clue today.

How the SEC Enabled the Gross Under-Reporting of CEO Pay
Think it's scandalous that the average 2014 pay of the CEOs of the 500 biggest companies was 373 times that of the typical worker?

Big Banks and Oligarchy: A Conversation With Henry Giroux
In this interview, I aimed to bridge the gap between the in-depth interviews Henry normally does with a more casual, straightforward conversation.

Guess Who’s Winning the Argument on Trade?
A top AFL-CIO economist tries not to say, “I told you so.”

Even Organic Farms Sacrifice Sustainability to Cut Costs
Because our economic system squeezes small farmers, even the most eco-conscious among them have to compromise their values to stay in business.

The Contradictions of Finance
After the financial crisis, the long-term fate of Wall Street now hinges on the context of global capitalism and the emerging popular struggles against it.

Don’t Believe the Hype: Poverty Drop Signals Need for Real Progress
What will it take for the next breakthrough that will push the percentage of Americans living below the poverty line into the single digits?

More Than 150 Million Workers in India Just Staged the Largest Strike in History to Resist Neoliberalism
Trade unionists in India staged a nationwide strike last week that affected key sectors of the nation's economy.

Did Trump Use His Foundation to Reward or Punish Attorney Generals?
When controversy over Trump University popped up, Trump thought a few donations could smooth things over.

Indiana: A Snapshot of Inequality
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence brags Indiana is “a state that works.” The facts tell a different story.