Cut Wall Street Down to Size With a Financial Speculation Tax Cut Wall Street Down to Size With a Financial Speculation Tax
A tax on the rapid-fire trades that dominate financial markets would discourage reckless behavior and raise serious funds for public use.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Sarah Anderson
The Government Nudge: A Public Role in the Private Sector The Government Nudge: A Public Role in the Private Sector
The government has the power to spur innovation and reshape the economy—but it must be willing to flex its muscle.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Robert Weissman
Employee Ownership: The Road to Shared Prosperity Employee Ownership: The Road to Shared Prosperity
Employee ownership plans carve a path toward what could be called responsible capitalism.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Christopher Mackin
In Oregon, a Grassroots Campaign for a State Bank In Oregon, a Grassroots Campaign for a State Bank
Legislation proposing a publicly owned state bank, the underpinning of a truly local economy, stands a good chance of passing in this session.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Barbara Dudley
Reforming Limited Liability Law Reforming Limited Liability Law
It’s time to recognize limited liability for what it is: a subsidy for corporations paid by those hurt by malfeasance.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Kent Greenfield
The Job Guarantee: A Government Plan for Full Employment The Job Guarantee: A Government Plan for Full Employment
There is no economic demand more urgent than putting Americans back to work. The government can do this by creating an “employer of last resort” program.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / L. Randall Wray
Inclusive Capitalism: Improving Benefits and Performance With Smarter Incentive Pay Plans Inclusive Capitalism: Improving Benefits and Performance With Smarter Incentive Pay Plans
Congress should allow tax deductions for incentive pay schemes only if they distribute the rewards to the majority of workers.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Joseph Blasi, Douglas Kruse, and Richard B. Freeman
A Richer Shade of Green: The Wisdom of Sustainable Investment Funds A Richer Shade of Green: The Wisdom of Sustainable Investment Funds
Investors who seek out companies that are meeting the long-term challenge of sustainability will have a strategic advantage.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Leslie Christian
Performance-Related Compensation for Corporate Executives Performance-Related Compensation for Corporate Executives
Hotshot CEOs should be required to play by the same rules as small business owners, who have a personal stake in the companies they run.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Vincent A. Panvini Jr.
Protecting Retirement Funds From Wall Street Speculation Protecting Retirement Funds From Wall Street Speculation
Pension savings and 401(k) plans are supposed to guarantee workers a comfortable retirement, not provide fodder for financial managers.