Friday, November 22, 2024

Tag: economics

Ecology and economics

The human economy is a part of the global environment, rather than the reverse.

The 7 biggest failures of Tumponomics

Trumponomics has exploded the deficit, hurt ordinary Americans, and lined the pockets of the wealthy and corporations.

The next crash

Trump and his Republican enablers are now reversing regulations put in place to stop Wall Street’s excessively risky lending. That imbalance is back.

The financial hardships of Trump’s friends

Trumponomics is a thin veneer of an excuse for giving America’s rich – already richer than ever – whatever they want, while sticking it to everyone else.

Why we need rise-up economics, not trickle-down

The only real way to build the economy is through “rise-up” economics: Investments in our people.

160 Americans now control $2 trillion of wealth

These 160 Americans had a combined net worth of $1.7 trillion. In the last year, they have increased their net worth by $312 billion.

17 ways the Trump administration assaulted the environment over the holidays

New rules could affect everything from clean power to migratory birds, and they’re just a hint of what’s yet to come.

The truth about Trumponomics

Economic nationalism is no substitute for building the competitiveness of American workers.

Toxic Politics Versus Better Economics

One hopes that enlightened political leadership takes the reins in time to make the needed mid-course corrections voluntarily, before unambiguous signs of economic and financial crisis force policymakers to scramble to minimize the damage.

The ‘iEverything’ and the Redistributional Imperative

The newest business model using new technologies isn't just labor-replacing, it's knowledge-replacing. As the ratio of producers to customers continues to plummet, the profits go to an ever-smaller circle of executives and owner-investors.

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Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.

A progressive vision for education in the 21st century

This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision

The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.