Michael Hudson SHARMINI PERIES: It’s the Real News Network. I’m Sharmini Peries coming to you from Baltimore. The rise of stock prices in the US … Any economic plan has to be more than two days longRead more
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The Brother Earnings Penalty
the impact of having a younger brother on females’ adolescent environment and adult earnings. Girls with a younger brother earn about 7 percent less in … The Brother Earnings PenaltyRead more
Renewables are a better investment than carbon capture for tackling global warming
Solar panels and wind turbines coupled with energy storage offer a better hope for tackling global warming than trying to capture carbon from fossil fuel … Renewables are a better investment than carbon capture for tackling global warmingRead more
Poverty leaves a mark on our genes
Previous research has shown that socioeconomic status (SES) is a powerful determinant of human health and disease, and social inequality is a ubiquitous stressor for … Poverty leaves a mark on our genesRead more
Failed market system for Boeing users
After months of dismissing the concerns of flyers, Boeing has for the first time admitted wrongdoing in the Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed last month, … Failed market system for Boeing usersRead more
The Origins of Venezuela’s Economic Crisis
https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17514523/600024039_therealnewsnetwork_the_origins_of_venezuelas_economic_crisis.mp3 Leaving aside the question of whether the situation deserves to be called a humanitarian crisis, something former UN Special Rapporteur Alfred de Zayas has … The Origins of Venezuela’s Economic CrisisRead more
Why Is the Fed Paying So Much Interest to Banks?
“If you invest your tuppence wisely in the bank, safe and sound, Soon that tuppence safely invested in the bank will compound, And you’ll achieve … Why Is the Fed Paying So Much Interest to Banks?Read more