James S. Henry

James S. Henry is an economist, lawyer and investigative journalist, and former chief economist at McKinsey & Co. His is an Edward R. Murrow Fellow at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and INSPIRE Fellow at its Institute for Global Leadership.

Too Big Not to Fail? Too Big Not to Fail?

If it really is time for accountability, we should start by holding banks and financial institutions responsible for their actions and not allow them to rob us again with TARP II.

Feb 24, 2009 / Feature / James S. Henry

The Pseudo Stimulus The Pseudo Stimulus

There is much less to Obama's stimulus plan than meets the eye. What's he going to do about it?

Feb 3, 2009 / Feature / James S. Henry

Invest in Innovation Invest in Innovation

The US economy rewarded the finance industry at the expense of our most creative problem-solvers. We need an innovation revival to grow our way back to health.

Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry and Jim Manzi

Socialism for Bankers, Savage Capitalism for Everyone Else? Socialism for Bankers, Savage Capitalism for Everyone Else?

The bailout jeopardizes the entire progressive agenda, undermines democracy, doesn't compensate us for our money and doesn't solve the problem. Otherwise, it's great!

Sep 23, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry

Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green

Don't just bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: require them to start building environmentally responsible homes.

Jul 24, 2008 / James S. Henry and Brent Blackwelder

Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers

For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?

Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry

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