Political Economy category archive
Former Farmers 0
Farron discusses the damage that Donald Trump’s trade wars have done to American farmers.
Both Sides Not 0
Using the presidential ambitions of the Man Who Ruined Coffee as a starting point, Paul Krugman examines what he calls the “fanatical centrists.” A nugget:
Follow the link for context.
The Art of the Con, Trickle-On Economics Dept. 0
Thom explains to a caller:
An Economy in the Trumper 0
Robert Reich skewers the absurdity of trickle-on economics. A snippet:
It was classic supply-side rubbish. Rather than invest more, American corporations have been scaling back their investment plans.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
“If You Are Not Scared, It Means You Are Not Paying Attention” 0
Thom and Richard Wolff discuss the current global economic situation and the consequences of Donald Trump’s behavior and what they imply for the future.
They are not sanguine.
Soy Crossed Growers 0
“Tariff Man’s” trade war has backfired. Who could have guessed?*
Much more at the link.
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*Answer: Anyone who has a clue.
All That Was Old Is New Again, Horse and Sparrow Dept. 0
Thom points out the there’s nothing new about trickle-on economics.
“It’s the Stupid, Economy” 0
Paul Krugman considers Donald Trump’s “stewardship” of the economy in the light of GM’s plans to throw thousands of persons out of work and suggests that
Follow the link for why he said that.
A Line on Lines 0
Thom and his guest suggest that, if persons are willing to stand in line for iJunk, they should be capable of standing in line for a ballot.
Aside:
This was posted the day before the election, but it’s relevant any time.
