Many economists believe that a recession is already underway. So do millions of Americans struggling with bills and job losses. While the world has certainly experienced its share of staggering jolts in the past, this cycle of events is likely to prove unparalleled.
June 9, 2017Glass-Steagall or another economic meltdown?
May 11, 2017The philosopher casts a cold eye on the economic facts of American life in the 21st century. He looks at the 10 principles of concentration and power at work in America today.
February 17, 2017Bankers and the Republicans who listen to them want to undo a number of regulations.
January 25, 2017Hitler was the first to describe the technique of telling a lie so often that people believed it. He called it the “Big Lie.”
May 25, 2016Progressive groups band together behind a new plan to rein in the financial services industry and give working people and consumers a shot in our economy.
April 4, 2016Sanders believes that the repeal of the act in 1999 led to the formation of banks that became "too big to fail" — and will lead to another crisis without corrective legislation.
February 9, 2016Many liberals have given up before getting started.
January 12, 2016Each Democratic candidate has a plan to clean up the banks. The difference is in the details.
