Economic Policy

Why Bernie Sanders Should Embrace European Models of Democratic Socialism

Why Bernie Sanders Should Embrace European Models of Democratic Socialism Why Bernie Sanders Should Embrace European Models of Democratic Socialism

American radicalism can’t be confined within US borders.

Dec 4, 2015 / Leon Fink

Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, seen with their newborn daughter, Max, have transferred the majority of the family's Facebook stock options to a foundation the two control.

Here’s How the Left Should Think About the Chan-Zuckerberg Announcement Here’s How the Left Should Think About the Chan-Zuckerberg Announcement

Could the Facebook family change the status quo of Silicon Valley philanthropy?

Dec 3, 2015 / Amy Schiller

Naomi Klein: Breaking the Back of Our Carbon Economy

Naomi Klein: Breaking the Back of Our Carbon Economy Naomi Klein: Breaking the Back of Our Carbon Economy

What should an economy that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels actually look like?

Dec 3, 2015 / Naomi Klein

20 People Now Own As Much Wealth as Half of All Americans

20 People Now Own As Much Wealth as Half of All Americans 20 People Now Own As Much Wealth as Half of All Americans

The US is caught in a vicious cycle, with rising political inequality driving an ever-rising concentration of wealth at the top.

Dec 3, 2015 / Joshua Holland

GOP Colorado debate

Let the GOP Hunger Games Begin Let the GOP Hunger Games Begin

The six top Republican candidates take economic policy into the wilderness.

Nov 30, 2015 / Nomi Prins

Why Do Former Goldman Sachs Bankers Keep Landing Top Slots at the Federal Reserve?

Why Do Former Goldman Sachs Bankers Keep Landing Top Slots at the Federal Reserve? Why Do Former Goldman Sachs Bankers Keep Landing Top Slots at the Federal Reserve?

During the last year, three vacancies opened up to head regional Federal Reserve banks. They all went to Goldman Sachs alumni.

Nov 30, 2015 / Jordan Haedtler

The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How.

The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How. The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How.

Anyone on the left should support directly setting long-term interest rates.

Nov 25, 2015 / Mike Konczal

Luxembourg, one of Europe’s top tax havens.

Happiness and the Hidden Wealth of Nations Happiness and the Hidden Wealth of Nations

Two recent books show how challenging the fight against pernicious inequality remains.

Nov 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Timothy Shenk

Ben Carson Isn’t the Only US Politician With a Hand in Shady Latin American Dealings

Ben Carson Isn’t the Only US Politician With a Hand in Shady Latin American Dealings Ben Carson Isn’t the Only US Politician With a Hand in Shady Latin American Dealings

Duane Clarridge’s Iran/Contra history is horrifying—but it’s no worse than Hillary Clinton’s record in Colombia.

Nov 25, 2015 / Greg Grandin

The Washington Monument and US Capitol silhouetted at dawn in Washington, DC.

Looking for Kabul-Style Corruption? Try K Street. Looking for Kabul-Style Corruption? Try K Street.

You don't have to travel across the ocean to find widespread corruption, extortion and bribery.

Nov 24, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon

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