So long as we’re dreaming about a Clinton administration, here are the economists I’d advise Hillary Clinton to hire Great selection of economists, especially #1 Stephanie Kelton and #4 Pavlina Tcherneva. The chances … Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s economic dream team
Neither country respected their self-imposed budget obligations in 2015, the German commissioner said. He wants to fine Portugal and Spain .2% of their GDP for not keeping their deficit low? This shows … Continue reading Günther Oettinger urges action against Spain and Portugal over deficits
Par Niels Kadritzke (Le Monde diplomatique – English edition, July 2016) // Greece’s public assets, including ports and airports, went at discount prices to predatory buyers who will deprive the state of … Continue reading Greece is sold off and sold out, by Niels Kadritzke (Le Monde diplomatique)
In this podcast, the Times opinion columnist Paul Krugman helps make sense of Britons’ decision to leave the European Union. Krugman talks about how the EU is at odds with democracy and the … Continue reading Paul Krugman on ‘Brexit’ and Its Impact – NYTimes
The common currency is a flawed project that threatens to hold back European economies for decades to come. This article hits the nail on the head and shows why it will be … Continue reading Brexit isn’t the most serious threat to the EU — the euro is
Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, passed unanimously in third reading late Monday night, and when signed into law will ban donations retroactively to June 15. Would be nice … Continue reading Alberta passes bill banning political donations from corporations and unions
Printing money is a routine occurrence for governments that control their own currency – and arguably a good idea. Per warren Mosler’s Tweet: Clinton takes on MMT: https://t.co/zgrigGZdwJ — Warren B. Mosler … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Criticizes Donald Trump for One of the Few Things He Is Right About
Know about world’s first carbon negative country, Bhutan in under two minutes. Their GDP is also measured in happiness, not dollars. Source: Bhutan: The world’s first carbon negative country – YouTube Source: Gross … Continue reading Bhutan: The world’s first carbon negative country also the happiest Asian country
Californians will vote this fall on a non-binding advisory ballot measure that asks whether the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its “Citizens United” campaign finance ruling. Even though the vote is non-binding, … Continue reading CA Voters To Weigh In On “Citizens United”
Two small groups of Americans are improving their economics while the vast majority struggles. A big reason for average incomes in 2014 being smaller than in 2000 is subtle policies that take … Continue reading The One-Word Reason the Rich Get Richer While the Rest of Us Tread Water? Washington.
Via @ChrisCr711 How we are we are told it works vs. how it really works. Time to move on to a theory that actually works. Continue reading Trickle Down Economics
On May 27, 2016, Statistics Iceland (the national statistical agency) released the news – Iceland economy to grow by 4.3% in 2016. The nation is enjoying strong household consumption and investment growth … Continue reading Iceland proves the nation state is alive and well
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