Economic Policy

Will Women Get Pushed Off the Fiscal Cliff? Will Women Get Pushed Off the Fiscal Cliff?

Sequestration cuts will hit women fastest and hardest.

Jul 30, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible

Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible

The Federal Reserve can grow employment tremendously, without the need for any legislation.

Jul 27, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made

Bernie Sanders is right: The US Olympic Committee's decision to have uniforms manufactured outside the United States is “symbolic of a disastrous trade policy.”

Jul 12, 2012 / John Nichols

A New Way to Recharge the Economy A New Way to Recharge the Economy

The Federal Reserve should issue a limited-use credit card to every adult.

Jul 10, 2012 / William Greider

This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like

This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like

That CEOs make better presidents has been Romney’s mantra, but a quick look at history says otherwise.

Jun 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved

The Greek election has brought the same old politicans back to power and neo-Nazi Golden Dawn into parliament.

Jun 20, 2012 / Maria Margaronis

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Ben Adler

Paul Ryan (and Mitt Romney) Versus the Nuns Paul Ryan (and Mitt Romney) Versus the Nuns

The Republicans are traveling the country to pitch their austerity schemes. But a busload of nuns are calling them out.

Jun 17, 2012 / John Nichols

Europe’s Last Great Chance Europe’s Last Great Chance

Even as we snicker at Europe’s misfortunes, the continent has a unique opportunity to become a truly united state.

Jun 15, 2012 / William Greider

Jamie Dimon Redefines Hedging as a Studious Senate Takes Notes Jamie Dimon Redefines Hedging as a Studious Senate Takes Notes

In his Senate testimony, the JPMorgan CEO ludicrously defined any new trade to protect against “bad outcomes” as a hedge.

Jun 14, 2012 / Alexis Goldstein

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