Economic Policy

Retire Father Greenspan Retire Father Greenspan

Alan Greenspan is well loved among the governing elites and seldom criticized, because he convincingly plays the role of America's Dr. Pangloss.

May 27, 2004 / William Greider

Why the Bubble Popped Why the Bubble Popped

This clutch of books offers an excellent retrospective on the recent stock-market crash, which wiped out $8.5 trillion in market value.

Apr 15, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Robert Sherrill

Bush To City: Drop Dead Bush To City: Drop Dead

The President vows to exploit New York City, not aid it.

Apr 1, 2004 / Feature / Jack Newfield

Toward a Progressive View on Outsourcing Toward a Progressive View on Outsourcing

Sarah Anderson &

Mar 4, 2004 / Feature / The Nation

Understanding the World With Paul Sweezy Understanding the World With Paul Sweezy

I'm an optimist by disposition, but some weeks it's hard to find evidence of progress in human affairs.

Mar 4, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Greenspan’s Con Job Greenspan’s Con Job

It is not exactly that he lies, but Alan Greenspan certainly ranks among the most duplicitous figures to serve in modern American government.

Mar 4, 2004 / William Greider

Bush’s Budget Lies Bush’s Budget Lies

George W. Bush's budget is a true lie.

Feb 5, 2004 / Robert L. Borosage

AWOL on the Truth AWOL on the Truth

How far can George W. Bush and his White House team go? On the two biggest issues facing them--the war and the budget--there is no end to their disregard for the truth.

Feb 5, 2004 / The Editors

The Kitchen-Table State of the Union The Kitchen-Table State of the Union

With the stock market surging and the economy growing, George W. Bush has begun touting the success of his tax cuts.

Jan 15, 2004 / Robert L. Borosage

Stuntsmanship Stuntsmanship

This essay, from the June 10, 1961, issue of The Nation, is a special selection from The Nation Digital Archive. If you want to read everything The Nation has ever published on the...

Jan 13, 2004 / The Editors

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