Economy & Labor

Public spending programs can catalyze the growth of this new democratic political economy, but they are not necessary for its development.

European creditors want to extract more blood from a stone - in this case Greece.

My experience is that the best way to figure out a presidential candidate's true priorities is to take a hard look at policy proposals.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership has two classes of issues.

The agreement has enormous implications for global labor, food and product safety, access to affordable medications, the environment and much more.

All over the country, massive corporations buy up or buy off their competition.

There are more than 6,500 non-tenured professors working at universities across Chicago - many of whom have no job stability and low pay, despite juggling multiple jobs.

Poll taxes helped lock in place a system of labor relations that kept African Americans from accumulating wealth.

Across the country, movements are rising up to challenge politicians who balance public budgets on the backs of working people.

This episode provides updates on the real costs of apps, and more.