Economic Policy

State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America

A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.

Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

For a New Economics For a New Economics

The tepid platform Democrats will adopt in Denver isn't a new social contract, but it does go places Republicans never will. Let's hope Obama does better.

Aug 14, 2008 / The Editors

Bailing Out the Bad Guys: What Congress and Bush Do Best Bailing Out the Bad Guys: What Congress and Bush Do Best

We are flirting with catastrophe, and our foreign creditors are part of the story.

Jul 30, 2008 / Feature / William Greider

IndyMac Crash: Portrait of a Panic IndyMac Crash: Portrait of a Panic

America is shaken by images of panicked customers lined up to withdraw money from the failed IndyMac Bank.

Jul 15, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Where’s the Beef? Where’s the Beef?

South Koreans won't be buffaloed by US beef or the Bush Administration's erratic policies.

Jun 19, 2008 / Bruce Cumings

Extreme Inequality: A Nation Guide Extreme Inequality: A Nation Guide

More information about our extremely unequal world--and to help advance the struggle for a more equal future (web only).

Jun 11, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

Truckers Take Their Case to the Capitol Truckers Take Their Case to the Capitol

Riding with a caravan that descended on Washington Monday, to call for immediate government action to push down fuel prices.

Apr 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Ehrenreich

Truckers Hit the Brakes Truckers Hit the Brakes

Hard hit by rising costs and the threat of losing their rigs, truckers are staging protests, calling for a bailout and lower fuel prices. What if the rest of us joined them?

Apr 7, 2008 / Barbara Ehrenreich

Dems Flunking Trade 101 Dems Flunking Trade 101

As Clinton rewrites the history of her support for NAFTA, Obama needs to prove he understands what's wrong with global trade pacts.

Apr 3, 2008 / John Nichols

Put Inflation on the Political Agenda Put Inflation on the Political Agenda

Gas is up, sneakers are up, onions are up and eggs, too. The only thing that is not up is your income.

Mar 28, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

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