A devastating new book reveals that Iraq will cost the U.S. at least $3 trillion. Will Americans check their pocketbooks the next time a president tries to sell them on a cheap, glorious war?
Gary Kamiya Tuesday, Mar 4, 2008 12:29 PM UTC
Politics George W. Bush, U.S. Economy
The verdict is in on 30 years of "radical economic deregulation." Guilty, guilty, guilty.
Andrew Leonard Monday, Jan 14, 2008 4:20 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
Get out the ticker tape for a Wall Street parade. "Helicopter Ben" Bernanke has shown his true colors.
Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 7:13 PM UTC
Politics U.S. Economy, Globalization
Why is a book promotion blitz getting the same royal treatment his utterances as Fed chairman received?
Andrew Leonard Monday, Sep 17, 2007 4:16 PM UTC
Politics U.S. Economy, Globalization
Kremlinology, 21st century style; the blogosphere watches the Fed watchers.
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Aug 30, 2007 4:12 PM UTC
Politics U.S. Economy, Globalization
Who is to blame for the mortgage mess? A Greek chorus of gloomy economists blames the former Fed chairman.
Andrew Leonard Monday, Mar 19, 2007 6:04 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
Forget about China or the pronouncements of Alan Greenspan: The new home sales numbers are the real economic story of the day.
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Feb 28, 2007 7:50 PM UTC
Politics Stock Market, Globalization
When Shanghai sneezed, did the world's markets get the bird flu? Or was Tuesday's "correction" all the Maestro's fault?
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Feb 28, 2007 9:00 AM UTC
Politics China, Stock Market
A line in the sand for green startups: $50 dollar a barrel oil
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006 3:15 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
Should we be grateful to hedge funds for high oil prices?
Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Oct 17, 2006 11:34 PM UTC
Politics Globalization
Housing: Worst over, or worst yet to come?
Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Oct 17, 2006 6:02 PM UTC
Politics California, Globalization
Instead of accepting Greenspan's false argument that deficits will undermine Social Security, Democrats should actually call for more federal borrowing -- and spend the money on rebuilding America.
James K. Galbraith Monday, Mar 21, 2005 8:00 PM UTC
All Salon Larry Summers, Citigroup
Contrary to the moderator's suggestion in the third debate, Social Security is not running out of money. And the Democratic candidate wasn't pandering when he said privatizing it would be disastrous.
James K. Galbraith Thursday, Oct 14, 2004 3:30 PM UTC
All Salon 2004 Elections, Federal Deficit
Lending his voice to the privatization lobby, Alan Greenspan warns that the U.S. can no longer care for its elderly.
James K. Galbraith Tuesday, Aug 31, 2004 8:56 PM UTC
All Salon Healthcare Reform
While pundits sugarcoat the economy, the real issue is simple: Too many people have been out of work for too long.
James K. Galbraith Wednesday, Jul 7, 2004 8:17 PM UTC
All Salon Unemployment, Federal Reserve
The latest economic numbers are hard to be optimistic about, especially since the Bush administration's solutions are likely to further increase corporate profits, not jobs and wages.
James K. Galbraith Monday, Jun 28, 2004 7:53 PM UTC
All Salon John F. Kerry, D-Mass.
Don't believe the headline writers -- higher interest rates won't beat inflation. But Alan Greenspan's successor might.
James K. Galbraith Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:08 PM UTC
All Salon Great Recession, Unemployment
At their summer camp economic summit, Bushians find comfort by withdrawing from a confusing, complicated and unfriendly world.
Arianna Huffington Friday, Aug 16, 2002 11:59 PM UTC
Politics George W. Bush, Stock Market
Anti-terrorist fervor has upset the political apple cart: Long-entrenched lobbyists are suddenly being defeated and ignored. But will they soon resurface?
Damien Cave Thursday, Oct 4, 2001 7:47 PM UTC
Entertainment Air Travel, U.S. Economy
Save the poor! No breaks for the rich! Has the Fed
chairman become a tax-and-spend Democrat?
Damien Cave Friday, Sep 28, 2001 7:30 PM UTC
Entertainment U.S. Economy, Great Recession
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