Economy

Did Republicans Rally the Stock Market? Did Republicans Rally the Stock Market?

The Nation's Christopher Hayes disproves claims that the November 4 jump in the markets is directly correlated with "the Republican sweep" on election day.

Nov 5, 2009 / CNBC

Battered But Never Broken Battered But Never Broken

After fifteen years as a production manager, one man is now forced to haul trash out of abandoned public housing. Instead of panicking, he is turning the crisis into an opportunity...

Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Jacob Stokes

Economic Adaptation Economic Adaptation

The recession has been a rite of passage for Generation Y, who are now more than prepared for the struggles of adulthood.

Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Christine Chang

The Recession Epidemic The Recession Epidemic

There is no better way to teach someone the value of a dollar or about financial responsibility than a recession.

Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Eric Siguenza

Boston Bound Boston Bound

Everything's a gamble. The American Dream is about waiting to get lucky now.

Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Christopher Criswell

Generation Recession Generation Recession

Young people have lost 2.5 million jobs to the crisis, making them the hardest-hit age group.

Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner

The Heart of Wall Street The Heart of Wall Street

It's undeniable that pay czar Kenneth Feinberg has had an impact on compensation at bailed-out firms. But it's equally clear that the casino culture that created this mess remains ...

Oct 30, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

Working Women: Strength in Numbers Working Women: Strength in Numbers

First feminism was dead because it was a "failure"; now it's dead because it was such a success.

Oct 28, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Big League Blues Big League Blues

The NFL is only the highest-profile example of the economic crisis pervading the world of sports.

Oct 28, 2009 / Dave Zirin

Deficit Hawk Hysteria Deficit Hawk Hysteria

The time to pay down the deficit will come only after the economy recovers.

Oct 28, 2009 / Books & the Arts / William Greider

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