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Will Germany bully Europe over the br...

There’s still hope for Europe to avoid a crisis, but it will first have to reject Germany’s self-righteous demands for austerity.

Will Germany bully Europe over the brink?
posted on: Feb 2, 2012 | author: jeff madrick

Obama makes the case for government

The president didn’t go as far as he needed to, but he began to articulate an argument that the American people need to hear.

Obama makes the case for government
posted on: Jan 25, 2012 | author: jeff madrick

10 worst economic ideas of 2011

Let’s hope the New Year brings some new ideas, because this year’s couldn’t have been much worse — or more widespread.

10 worst economic ideas of 2011
posted on: Dec 31, 2011 | author: jeff madrick

Occupy Wall Street: Not anarchy, but ...

The media may mock the Wall Street protesters, but their commitment and their cause are no joke.

Occupy Wall Street: Not anarchy, but  beautiful sincerity
posted on: Oct 5, 2011 | author: jeff madrick

S&P downgrade brought on by Repu...

There are lessons to be learned from S&P’s report, but none of them are financial. Does anyone really think that...

S&P downgrade brought on by Republican obstructionism
posted on: Aug 9, 2011 | author: jeff madrick