Economics
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TransCanada Sues the U.S. for $15B for Rejecting Keystone XL
TransCanada Corporation has sued the U.S. government over its rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline. On Wednesday, it filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court … TransCanada Sues the U.S. for $15B for Rejecting Keystone XLRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl
The lottery and social despair in America
This mania, so generally condemned, has never been properly studied. No one has realized that it is the opium of the poor. Did not the … The lottery and social despair in AmericaRead more
Posted inEconomics / Worker
Sharing economy is harming workers
In this holiday season it’s especially appropriate to acknowledge how many Americans don’t have steady work. The so-called “share economy” includes independent contractors, temporary workers, … Sharing economy is harming workersRead more
Posted inCrime / Economics / Justice / Politics / ToMl
Spanish Citizens Take the 1% to Court
Elites regularly profit with impunity from financial corruption. This is clearly demonstrated by the numerous billion-dollar financial scandals in recent years, including LIBOR rate fixing, … Spanish Citizens Take the 1% to CourtRead more
Posted inEconomics / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire / Water
How an Unelected Official Contaminated Flint’s Water to Save Money
Flint, Michigan, where a growing number of residents are demanding the arrest of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder over the ongoing water contamination crisis. Governor Snyder … How an Unelected Official Contaminated Flint’s Water to Save MoneyRead more
Posted inEconomics / Oil / ToMl
The Oil Pricequake
As 2015 drew to a close, many in the global energy industry were praying that the price of oil would bounce back from the abyss, … The Oil PricequakeRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / Wind
Cost of Wind Energy down 60% since 2009
1. This press release from Windpower Engineering notes that in 2015: “The German electricity system has reached a new milestone, generating 85.4 billion kWh of … Cost of Wind Energy down 60% since 2009Read more
Posted inEconomics / Politics / Tax / ToMl
Tax payments instead of payrolls
What Constitutes a Payment? A payment occurs whenever someone receives money. The following are examples of payments you may receive: Depositing your paycheck. Depositing the … Tax payments instead of payrollsRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl
What Will China Dump Next, After Treasuries, to Keep Control?
“Beneath all of the financial turbulence there lurks, in my view, a credit crisis; I fear the worst now,” UBS economic adviser George Magnus told … What Will China Dump Next, After Treasuries, to Keep Control?Read more