Economic Policy

Giving Americans a Raise Giving Americans a Raise

The massive number of Americans who support raising the minimum wage should spur Congress to action.

Mar 23, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Sam Graham-Felsen

Rising Prices + Higher Interest Rates = Middle-Class Misery Rising Prices + Higher Interest Rates = Middle-Class Misery

Interest rates nosed higher today as the Federal Reserve Board sought to control inflation. But the impact of runaway inflation is already being felt by workers whose wages will st...

Nov 1, 2005 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Real Costs of a Culture of Greed The Real Costs of a Culture of Greed

The affluent mask of the United States has been torn away by the storm, exposing a nation that has become progressively poorer under the leadership of the party of Big Business.

Sep 6, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

The One-Eyed Chairman The One-Eyed Chairman

When the adulation fades, Alan Greenspan will be recognized as a right-wing ideologue and the most politicized Fed chairman in history.

Sep 1, 2005 / Feature / William Greider

When China Went Shopping When China Went Shopping

Like oil and water, Chinese capitalism and US politics just don't mix.

Aug 22, 2005 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman

Giving Africa a Hand Giving Africa a Hand

Activists must push for more debt relief for all impoverished countries in Africa.

Jun 29, 2005 / The Editors

No Flat World in Europe No Flat World in Europe

Despite alarmist talk, the European economy is not in shambles.

Jun 23, 2005 / Thomas Geoghegan

The New Ownership Society The New Ownership Society

Progressives should redefine what constitutes an ownership society.

Jun 9, 2005 / Feature / Gar Alperovitz

Letter From Beijing Letter From Beijing

Chinese activists oppose the "Washington Consensus."

Apr 21, 2005 / Feature / Jehangir S. Pocha

Indecent Proposal Indecent Proposal

America's budget is more than a blizzard of incomprehensible numbers. Our values are reflected in its priorities: It is a statement of what kind of nation we are and what we hope...

Feb 10, 2005 / The Editors

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