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Economy
Reporting and analysis on the American economy and economic policy: how markets, monopolies, and public policy shape jobs, wages, and opportunity. Includes our long-running coverage of antitrust and corporate power in The Monopolized Economy.
Posted inEconomy
Congress Proposes Expanding Matched Savings to Boost Americans’ Retirement Security
A new proposal by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) would improve and expand the federal Saver’s Credit so more Americans benefit.
Posted inEconomy, Health Care
Health Care’s Coming Crisis: Out-of-Pocket Costs
Soaring deductibles, co-pays and other costs will be the next big debate in health care.
Posted inEconomy
Can Economic Growth Save Social Security?
In less than 20 years, according to the latest official projections, Social Security will no longer be able to pay full benefits to retirees and people with disabilities. Yet, presidential candidates aren’t talking much about how they would fix the problem. Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders want high-salaried workers to pay more Social […]
Posted inEconomy
Hillary Versus Bernie on Financial Reform: The Pragmatist Versus the Radical?
Despite equally fiery rhetoric, the Democratic candidates offer vastly differing visions for regulating Wall Street.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Republic 3.0
To Cut Carbon Emissions, Take the Nuclear Option
Nuclear energy is vital to helping America meet its commitments to combat climate change.
Posted inEconomy
Sick Leaves
Infected workers account for the majority of foodborne illnesses. Paid sick leave would keep all of us healthier.
Posted inEconomy, Government
5 Benefits of SNAP for Low-Income Americans
Presidential candidate Jeb Bush has proposed ending this program – but why tinker with success?
Posted inEconomy
What’s Happening to Failing White Men
Ten numbers that explain the roots of white male rage.
Posted inEconomy, Government, January/February 2016, Magazine, The Monopolized Economy
Lettuce Pray
A consolidated food industry brings you salad and chicken nuggets cheaper—and spreads deadly food-borne pathogens farther.
