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“Casino Capitalism”: Economist Michael Hudson on What’s Behind the Stock Market’s Roller-Coaster Ride
Black Monday is how economists are describing Monday's market turmoil.
Dean Baker | China’s Currency Devaluation and the Federal Reserve Board
We haven't seen a movement towards more balanced trade with China because it's not an Obama administration priority.
What China’s Currency Devaluation Means
Traders are betting that the currency will fall further. Markets around the world are reacting negatively. What does this mean?
Economic Update: System Toxicity
This episode provides updates on China's currency moves, and more.
Fukushima Baby Milk Formula Declared Unfit by China
The baby food was sent back to Japan because China has had a ban on any imports from the areas around Fukushima.
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Building Islands and Burying Reefs in the South China Sea
Chinau2019s land reclamation activities in the Spratly Islands are causing permanent damage.
How China and Russia Are Running Rings Around Washington
Washington will certainly reflect a fear of the increasing strategic depth Russia and China are developing economically.
Documents Published by WikiLeaks Reveal the NSA’s Corporate Priorities
Top-secret intercepts show that economic spying by the US is pervasive, and that it's wielded to benefit powerful corporate interests.
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How Ecuador Transitioned From 20th Century Neoliberalism to 21st Century Socialism
Ecuador is an exciting country to watch, as its dynamic president navigates new ground in the midst of a changing international political economy.
Russia vs. China: The Conflict in Washington Over Who Should Lead the US Enemies List
For many in the Obama administration, it is not Russia but China that poses the greatest threat to US interests.