A centerpiece for any kind of progressive social and economic program needs to be full employment with decent wages and working conditions. The reasons are starting with money. Does someone in your family have a job and, if so, how much does it pay? For the overwhelming majority of the world's population, how one answers these two questions determines, more than anything else, what one's living standard will be. But beyond just money, your job is also crucial for establishing your ability to raise a family, and your chances to participate in the life of your community.
It is true that building a green economy will not be good for everyone's jobs. Notably, people working in the fossil fuel industry will face major jo… - Robert Pollin
It is true that building a green economy will not be good for everyone's jobs. Notably, people working in the fossil fuel industry will face major jo…
- Robert Pollin
Both in the US and throughout the world, there needs to be a growing presence of public development banks. These banks would make loans based on soci… - Robert Pollin
Both in the US and throughout the world, there needs to be a growing presence of public development banks. These banks would make loans based on soci…
A centerpiece for any kind of progressive social and economic program needs to be full employment with decent wages and working conditions. The reaso… - Robert Pollin
A centerpiece for any kind of progressive social and economic program needs to be full employment with decent wages and working conditions. The reaso…
One measure for promoting both stability and fairness across financial market segments is a small sales tax on all financial transactions - what has … - Robert Pollin
One measure for promoting both stability and fairness across financial market segments is a small sales tax on all financial transactions - what has …
Virtually all student debt in the US is now held by the federal government. It would therefore be a relatively simple matter to forgive some, if not … - Robert Pollin
Virtually all student debt in the US is now held by the federal government. It would therefore be a relatively simple matter to forgive some, if not …
For any economy, there are two basic factors determining how many jobs are available at any given time. The first is the overall level of activity - … - Robert Pollin
For any economy, there are two basic factors determining how many jobs are available at any given time. The first is the overall level of activity - …
The profits of oil, coal, and natural gas companies will have to yield to the imperative of sustaining life on earth. - Robert Pollin
The profits of oil, coal, and natural gas companies will have to yield to the imperative of sustaining life on earth.
There are many good reasons for young people to go off to college, open their minds, develop their skills and enjoy themselves. But probably the majo… - Robert Pollin
There are many good reasons for young people to go off to college, open their minds, develop their skills and enjoy themselves. But probably the majo…
I think it is inevitable that leftist forces in the US would be divided, if not balkanized, to some extent. Among the full range of people who are co… - Robert Pollin
I think it is inevitable that leftist forces in the US would be divided, if not balkanized, to some extent. Among the full range of people who are co…
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