The media in the United States have treated the British vote against remaining in the European Union (EU) as if it is populist “Trumpism,” an … The Brexit SilenceRead more
Economics
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The future of socialism
Yanis Varoufakis is a world-renowned economist who is best known for his seven months last year as finance minister of Greece. There, he led resistance … The future of socialismRead more
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To Avoid Regulations, Uber Describes Itself as Either, Neither and Nor
Uber is a traditional employer recruiting employees. Or Uber is a non-employer facilitating the work of independent contractors. Or Uber is a technology company supplying … To Avoid Regulations, Uber Describes Itself as Either, Neither and NorRead more
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Challenges in finding a great Vitamin A charity
Vitamin A supplementation involves giving Vitamin A to children at risk of deficiency to prevent death and other negative health impacts. We’d be interested in … Challenges in finding a great Vitamin A charityRead more
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Brexit and the Derivatives Time Bomb
Brexit could trigger a $500 trillion derivatives meltdown, by forcing the EU to allow insolvent member governments and banks to write down debt. Italy is … Brexit and the Derivatives Time BombRead more
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Walmart, Gap, H&M Called Out for Global Worker Exploitation and Abuse
Some of the world’s biggest retailers, including Walmart, Gap, and H&M, have failed to improve workplace safety three years after the Rana Plaza factory collapse … Walmart, Gap, H&M Called Out for Global Worker Exploitation and AbuseRead more
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Cryptocurrency Crash
One of the more profitable trades this year was in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. For those unfamiliar, Bitcoin is a digital asset and payment system — … Cryptocurrency CrashRead more
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Meet the Ayn Rand Enthusiast Whose Private College Empire Reaps a Fortune From the Govt
Ayn Rand enthusiast Carl Barney says he ethically objects to government-backed loans because they interfere with unbridled free market capitalism. But that has not stopped … Meet the Ayn Rand Enthusiast Whose Private College Empire Reaps a Fortune From the GovtRead more
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The EU’s impact on UK fisheries
Last week Nigel Farage led a flotilla of pro-Brexit boats up the River Thames in protest at the EU’s management of fish stocks, with the … The EU’s impact on UK fisheriesRead more
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The Civil War Didn’t End Slavery After All
Slavery has been abolished in the United States since 1865, when the 13th Amendment was passed in the ashes of the Civil War. Well, almost … The Civil War Didn’t End Slavery After AllRead more