Posts tagged: economics
We are creating a permanent class of unemployed Americans.
fascinating article from the new york times’ very own, paul krugman. he takes a look at how long-term unemployment for some is a detriment to the entire economy and america’s national deficit.
good read!
really interesting article about waging the war on drugs creates a downward spiral that actually worsens the problem
fascinating (although not good…)!!
i agree with the author in that “romney-nomics” is absolute hodge podge…how could anyone believe in this stuff?!?! eye-opening article that derides how republicans love the top 1%, and how twisted that really is…
seriously…logic = nonexistent on this one. check it out
why is it so hard for the incredibly affluent to pay taxes??
the commoner does it out of his average means; why the flip is it so hard for them to pay out of their affluence?
enraging and sad to read, how the world’s “beacon of democracy” has become…well…this
about how the firearms lobby reflects the positive feedback loop of how businesses support certain politicians, who in support those very businesses, driving the middle/lower class into the ground
how will he lead??
this article sounds pretty convincing in how effective jim yong kim has been in implementing changes that have stumbled those who have come before him. but it is, indeed true, that his background doesn’t scream out “bank president”. but hey, the world bank is there to tackle the very problems he’s been doing on the ground anyways!
we shall see…
good, short, sweet article by nicholas kristof about the political and economic ramifications should a strike on iran occur within this year (and pretty much, how there’s a consensus against this)
great, illuminating read
paul krugman from the new york times has an interesting article on oil prices, job creation, and how foolish republicans have been for claiming what they claim. they want america to drill and dig into the earth to tap untouched resources. true, we’ve left some sources alone. however, drilling has increased since the bp oil spill and us oil production has increased. yet, the more substantial causes of rising oil prices is from higher global demands and instability in the middle east.
secondly, increasing drilling operations just straight up means not that many more jobs, unlike what republicans claim.
so why are republicans saying all this? read to find out!
a fascinating, and pretty accurate article describing the phenomenon of multinational companies raking in billions have superseded more than a fair share of internationally recognized countries (in wealth, personnel/citizens, and political clout)
take a read!!
nyt article- “utopian capitalism”
some good and hopeful words, but can they be backed up with practical steps?
