Another new study on the devastating impact of the Great Recession — on the middle class — has just come out, this one from the … What Makes a Recession ‘Great’?Read more
Economics
Posted inEconomics / Tax / ToMl
Getting to the core of Europe’s case against Apple and Ireland
Anti-Austerity Alliance-People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett found himself in unfamiliar territory this week as he took his turn to question European competition commissioner … Getting to the core of Europe’s case against Apple and IrelandRead more
Posted inEconomics / Multimedia / Politics / ToMl
Neoliberalism lowers life expectancy
Michael Hudson Millions Around the World Fleeing from Neoliberal Policy After decades of sustained attacks on social programs and consistently high unemployment rates, it is … Neoliberalism lowers life expectancyRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl
It’s Time We Talked About Our Owners
The world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, was splashed across the front pages of the Spanish financial news yesterday. The firm had just raised raised its … It’s Time We Talked About Our OwnersRead more
Posted inEconomics / Tax / ToMl
If Apple won’t pay tax what hope is there for civilisation?
Brussels has been accused of “bending the rules” in its pursuit of Apple for €13 billion in taxes it says should have been paid in … If Apple won’t pay tax what hope is there for civilisation?Read more
Posted inEconomics / Military / ToMl / USA Empire
What Happens When All We Have Left Is The Pentagon?
At over $600 billion a year and counting, the Pentagon already receives significantly more than its fair share of federal funds. If President Donald Trump … What Happens When All We Have Left Is The Pentagon?Read more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / Worker
The End of Employees
Never before have big employers tried so hard to hand over chunks of their business to contractors. From Google to Wal-Mart, the strategy prunes costs … The End of EmployeesRead more
Posted inEconomics / Hindutva / India / Politics
Circular worries medical institutes
Government hospitals, last hope for the poor, may have to hike user charges The Union Finance Ministry’s circular to all centrally-funded autonomous institutions asking them … Circular worries medical institutesRead more
Posted inBank / Economics
How is money really made by banks
Banking 101 Part 3 — source positivemoney.org