The Republican nominee will magically “connect” if the economy continues to deteriorate.
Economic Policy
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Out of Work, Out of Luck
The government has the tools to help remedy the jobs crisis, so why isn’t it doing anything?
Posted inEconomic Policy
Voters Are Buying Obama’s Argument on Taxes
More Americans say that high taxes on the wealthy would help the economy.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why “Knowing How the Economy Works” Is Not Enough
The presidency is not a technocratic position.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Romney’s Swing-State Dilemma
Romney wants swing-state governors to stop bragging about their job growth. But how much do they actually have to brag about?
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why Is San Bernardino Bankrupt?
Municipalities are at the financial brink because of the foreclosure crisis—not rising costs.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Clueless Kinsley
One wonders why, if outsourcing is such a good thing, we’re the only country that thinks so.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Will Lobby for Food
The farm bill is set to expire, which is bad news for anyone who eats.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Myth of Rags to Riches
So much for the American dream—only four percent of Americans born in poverty ever make it to the top of the income ladder.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Insidious Threat of Telecommuters
What happens when you treat employees like criminals
