Political Economy category archive
The Abandoned 0
Alternet reports on the growing incidence of deaths of working class American from suicide, alcoholism, and substance abuse and suggests that they are symptoms of a larger sense of despair from having been left behind abandoned by the economy, even as the rich get richer and richer. Here’s a bit; follow the link for the rest.
To make matters worse, Leonhardt and Thompson assert, the U.S. suffers from “by far the world’s most expensive health care system”— which “acts as a tax on workers” and “fails to keep many people healthy” either physically or mentally.
How Stuff Works, Gypsy-Cabs-with-an-App Dept. 0
At NJ.com, Edward Escobar explains the con behind the gagged “gig” economy. A nugget:
A Modest Proposal 0
At AL.com, Alabama Republican John Meredith has a suggestion for the Republican Party:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Spin Cycle, Tariffs Dept. 0
David explains how tariffs work. It’s not how Donald Trump claims they work, despite the Trumpettes’ spin.
Steal from the Poor, Give to the Rich 0
Gene Nichol offers a primer on Trumponomics.
“The Rich Are Different from You and Me” 0
Paul Krugman describes how.
Back to the Future 0
Werner Herzog’s Bear imagines George Bailey’s Bedford Falls three quarters of a century later.
It ain’t purty, folks.
Putting the Public Good Up for Sale 0
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on a controversy in a school district that led to an ouster of a majority of the school board.
Follow the link for details.
What Is “Too Far Left”? 0
Thom wants to know.
“Oligarchy on Parade” 0
Thom muses on the rise of the oligarchs.
Taxation Fixation 0
Thom counters the glibertarian argument that “taxation is theft.”
Zero-Sum? 0
Sam uses a clip of Anand Giridharadas on The Daily Show to offer a technique for separating progressives from pseudo-progressives.
