Tag Archives: US economy

Paul Romer: Back to a U.S.-Dominated World Bank?

Choosing Romer as World Bank chief economist attempts to restore past U.S. dominance in development banking.

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Free Trade and Moral Hypocrisy

U.S. elites claiming moral superiority by demanding that other people do the sacrificing on trade issues is unprincipled hypocrisy.

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A New Era of U.S. Small Manufacturing Dawning?

The man who coined the term “emerging markets” now foresees a great future for “rustbelt” cities.

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The U.S. and the Real Outrage About the Panama Papers

Why isn’t the United States leading the charge to end global tax evasion via secret offshore accounts?

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Trump Supporters Have Good Reason to Be Mad

To men who have seen their economic opportunities fade, Trump sounds like he is making a good deal of sense.

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U.S. Economy: Youth at Home

Young Americans began moving in with parents in large numbers before the recession hit.

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Central Banks as Relentless Boosters of the Rich

The US Fed doesn’t care about the real economy. It is just keen on stopping asset price deflation.

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Dismantle the Central Banks!

Central banks have served as a low-risk road to fortune for those with already ample financial assets.

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Trump: Right on Trade

The Republican frontrunner reflects the U.S. electorate’s deep frustrations on the economy.

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U.S. Economy: A Money Laundering Operation?

America is emerging as safe haven for the world’s super-rich and their money – honest and ill-gotten alike.

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