Tag Archives: Unemployment

It’s the economy, stupid !

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Michaela

By Paul Krugman Has market turmoil left you feeling afraid? Well, it should. Clearly, the economic crisis that began in 2008 is by no means over. But there’s another emotion you should feel: anger. For what we’re seeing now is … Continue reading →

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The R-word

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Michaela

By Ted Rall The Associated Press’ Paul Wiseman had one of the snappier headlines last week: “The Economic Recovery Turns Two – Feel Better?” “After previous recessions, people in all income groups tended to benefit,” Wiseman wrote. “This time, ordinary … Continue reading →

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Conventional wisdom

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Michaela

By PAUL KRUGMAN Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a blog post about the “mistake of 1937,” the premature fiscal and monetary pullback that aborted an ongoing economic recovery and prolonged the Great Depression. As Gauti … Continue reading →

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A Spanish Tahrir

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Michaela

High unemployment and a belief that politicians focus more on profit than people sparked youth protests across Spain. They  have organised a peaceful occupation of Plaza del Sol against unemployment and corruption among politicians.   ” Real Democracy Now” movement By … Continue reading →

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More of the same

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Michaela

by Paul Krugman  The past three years have been a disaster for most Western economies. The United States has mass long-term unemployment for the first time since the 1930s. Meanwhile, Europe’s single currency is coming apart at the seams. How … Continue reading →

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