Economics

Financial Crisis Inquiry Kicks Off Financial Crisis Inquiry Kicks Off

Day 1 of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission didn't find any good answers to the causes of the financial crisis--but don't give up on the commission yet.

Jan 14, 2010 / Greg Kaufmann

Government Regulation’s Value Government Regulation’s Value

Katrina vanden Heuvel wonders if we can radically rethink our economic system.

Jan 13, 2010 / GRITtv

Bank CEOs Dodge Responsibility at FCIC Hearings Bank CEOs Dodge Responsibility at FCIC Hearings

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission sent a strong message by putting Wall Street titans under oath, but answers about the financial crisis proved evasive.

Jan 13, 2010 / Mary Bottari

Balancing U.S. Deficit: All Crazy Talk Balancing U.S. Deficit: All Crazy Talk

Chris Hayes argues that the US budget deficit can be resolved--even in the short term.

Jan 13, 2010 / MSNBC

Diapers 101 Diapers 101

Did you know that diapers are not covered by public assistance programs like WIC or food stamps? And did you know that diaper companies do not make significant donations to shelter...

Jan 8, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Move Your Money Move Your Money

As national banks soak up bailout dollars, cut lending, and exploit overdraft fees, a number of Americans have decided to move their money to local banks.

Jan 5, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Taxpayers Lose in Citi’s Payback Plan Taxpayers Lose in Citi’s Payback Plan

Taxpayers are getting a raw deal in Citigroup's plan to repay its bailout funds. But you would never know it from reading the news.

Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Zach Carter

Provide Money for Jobs From TARP Provide Money for Jobs From TARP

The Nation's John Nichols cautions against a tepid response to our most pressing crisis: unemployment.

Dec 8, 2009 / GRITtv

It’s NOT Such a Wonderful Life It’s NOT Such a Wonderful Life

Rep. Barney Frank is in the process of bringing a package of banking reform bills to the floor. Today represented a small victory as the House Financial Services Committee, chaired...

Dec 3, 2009 / Peter Rothberg

Confronting the Globalcrat Confronting the Globalcrat

Globalization advocates must realize that they're dealing with a new world.

Dec 2, 2009 / Greg Palast

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