The immense economic inequality we observe in the world today didn’t happen overnight, or even in the past century. It is the path-dependent outcome of … The economic impact of colonialismRead more
Economics
Posted inEconomics / Inequality / ToMl
How many people still live in poverty?
When the Millennium Development Goals reached their formal conclusion in 2015, there was a full review of the goals and whether or not they were … How many people still live in poverty?Read more
Posted inEconomics / India
India, From the Destabilization of Agriculture to Demonetization, “Made in America”
India’s PM Narendra Modi has embarked on a ‘demonetisation’ policy, which saw around 85 percent of India’s bank notes becoming invalid overnight. Emerging evidence indicates … India, From the Destabilization of Agriculture to Demonetization, “Made in America”Read more
Posted inEconomics / Medicine / ToMl / USA Empire
Getting Patients Hooked On An Opioid Overdose Antidote, Then Raising The Price
First came Martin Shkreli, the brash young pharmaceutical entrepreneur who raised the price for an AIDS treatment by 5,000 percent. Then, Heather Bresch, the CEO … Getting Patients Hooked On An Opioid Overdose Antidote, Then Raising The PriceRead more
Posted inEconomics / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
The Goldman Sachs Effect
Irony isn’t a concept with which President Donald J. Trump is familiar. In his Inaugural Address, having nominated the wealthiest cabinet in American history, he … The Goldman Sachs EffectRead more
Posted inEconomics / Multimedia
We get rid off kings, but still …
Worker Self-Directed Enterprises Richard Wolff and Thom Hartmann.
Posted inEconomics / Medicine / Multimedia / Patent
Ending Drug Monopolies
Jamie Love Breaking Through Power
Posted inDebt / Economics / History / ToMl
A conversation on debt and the Bible
The focus of my talk today will be Jesus’ first sermon and the long background behind it that helps explain what he was talking about … A conversation on debt and the BibleRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / USA Empire
How to Cut Infrastructure Costs in Half
Americans could save $1 trillion over 10 years by financing infrastructure through publicly-owned banks like the one that has long been operating in North Dakota. … How to Cut Infrastructure Costs in HalfRead more
Posted inEconomics / Medicine / ToMl
How Big Pharma’s Money is Affecting our Health and our Wallets
Pharmaceutical companies are the power brokers of the medical industry. The influence of pharmaceutical companies on prescription drugs has had a significant impact on the … How Big Pharma’s Money is Affecting our Health and our WalletsRead more