The pandemic has shown the limits of the market … a book that takes its cue from the Apollo 11 mission is full of vital ideas for progressives who want to change … Continue reading Mission Economy by Mariana Mazzucato review – the return of the state | The Guardian
The assumption that raising productivity is the key to higher GDP looks like it needs a rethink. During the 2016 presidential primary campaign, some supporters of Bernie Sanders argued that their candidate’s spending proposals … Continue reading Maybe We Have the Economic-Growth Equation Backward | Bloomberg
Unemployment is low and the economy is growing at a healthy pace, but about three-quarters of Americans have financial problems, according to a survey released Thursday by USC and the nonprofit Center … Continue reading Most Americans aren’t financially healthy despite booming economy, survey finds
America’s self-reliance obsession makes it more acceptable to applaud working yourself to death than to argue that doing so points to a flawed economic system. So true. Source: The Gig Economy Celebrates … Continue reading The Gig Economy Celebrates Working Yourself to Death
At the same time, it’s hard not to sympathize with Trump’s team when they rage against accepting anemic economic growth as “the new normal.” We actually did achieve 3 percent growth for … Continue reading How to make growth great again
Great discussion going on over on Reddit: (1944) After WWII FDR planned to implement a second bill of rights that would include the right to employment with a livable wage, adequate housing, … Continue reading FDR’s Proposed Second Bill of Rights
Over the past ten years, Ecuador has achieved major economic and social advances. We are concerned that many of these important gains in poverty reduction, wage growth, reduced inequality, and greater social … Continue reading 50+ Economists Warn Against Neoliberalism’s Return in Ecuador
In good times, robots are seen as heroes. In bad times, they’re the villains. They’re neither. Robots are as good or bad as our public policies allow. Government policy is killing the … Continue reading No, Robots Aren’t Killing the American Dream
Italian politics and the economy have been in a state of paralysis for decades, with the situation only worsening since the end of the Great Recession. Italy is now in a Long … Continue reading The long depression in Italy | Michael Roberts Blog
[Warren] extended her critique to the entire economy, noting that, as a result of three decades of weakened federal antitrust regulation, virtually every industrial sector today—from airlines to telecom to agriculture to … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren’s Consolidation Speech Could Change the Election
Do you think the UK anticipated worldwide controversy and economic debate over Brexit? Some of Asia’s biggest economies have expressed concerns over the world’s economic stability as a result of Britain’s decision … Continue reading Brexit: Asian powers warnings over global stability – BBC News
Poll shows 88% of 600 experts fear long-term fall in GDP if UK leaves single market, and 82% are alarmed over impact on household income They polled 600 “experts” who all happen … Continue reading Economists overwhelmingly reject Brexit in boost for Cameron
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