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How to avoid the austerity trap and s...

We now know austerity economics is bad for weak economies facing large budget deficits. Much of Europe is in recession because of budget cuts demanded by Germany. And as Europe’s economies shrink, their debts become proportionally larger, making a bad situation worse.

How to avoid the austerity trap and still deal with the deficit
posted on: May 30, 2012 | author: Robert Reich

America’s jobs deficit, and why...

The most significant aspect of January’s jobs report is political. The fact that America’s labor market continues...

America’s jobs deficit, and why it’s still more important than the budget deficit
posted on: Feb 6, 2012 | author: Robert Reich

War is over: Ending and paying for th...

I heard one of my favorite holiday songs on the radio yesterday — John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is...

War is over: Ending and paying for the Iraq war
posted on: Jan 3, 2012 | author: terrance heath

Stop the austerity train wreck!

The biggest question right now on Planet Washington is whether the congressional supercommittee will reach an...

Stop the austerity train wreck!
posted on: Nov 21, 2011 | author: Robert Reich

The 7 biggest economic lies

Here’s a short (2 minute 30 second) effort to rebut the seven biggest whoppers now being told by those who want to take America backwards.

The 7 biggest economic lies
posted on: Oct 12, 2011 | author: Robert Reich

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