Biden Targets Non-Compete Agreements, Which Restrict the Job Opportunities of Millions of Low-Wage Workers
Biden goes after non-compete agreements….but will this effort make a difference?
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The Conflict Within OPEC Is Far From Over
Another byproduct of inflation generally and rising gas prices in particular is more eyes on OPEC.
Read more...Consumer Inflation Rises…Will It Draw the Fed’s Attention?
Inflation is hitting a few important sectors very hard. The Fed isn’t set up to contend with this problem, but will it try anyhow?
Read more...Bureau of Labor Statistics (Non) Reporting Tallies 8 Strikes in 2020 Versus Payday Report’s >1200
Tiny Payday Report does the Bureau of Labor Statistics to shame in tracking strikes in 2020. What gives?
Read more...Industry Calls the Climate Shots in the Biden Administration
And you believed Biden on climate change?
Read more...Michael Hudson Discusses Financialization, Rentierism, and Other Favorite Topics with Jessi Ora of Swedish Positiva Pengar Group
Michael Hudson gives another wide-ranging, tour de force interview. Enjoy!
Read more...Wall Street Journal Fingers Columbia as Leader in Grad Students Whose Student Debt Leaves Them ‘Financially Hobbled for Life’
Columbia stands out in what a bad deal its graduate arts programs are. And President Bollinger is either clueless or indifferent.
Read more...A Quick Comment on China Stomping on Chinese Stock Listings in the US
Another big and costly dustup over Chinese listings in the US. But now Chinese officials signal they want broad-scale change.
Read more...Yanis Varoufakis: Techno-Feudalism Is Taking Over
Varoufakis describes techno-feudalism and speculates on where it is going.
Read more...The UK Is Running a Dangerous Covid Experiment That Represents a Threat to the Rest of the World
The Covid infection rates in the UK, despite higher vaccination rates than America, are a danger in and of itself and a warning to the US.
Read more...On The Centennial Of The Chinese Communist Party
Taking stock of the Chinese Communist Party at age 100.
Read more...Amazon Arrogance Backfires, Tries to Smear Incoming FTC Chair Lina Khan as Needing to Recuse Herself Because She Knows Them Too Well
Amazon looks to be having a meltdown over new FTC chief Lina Khan. Good.
Read more...Inflation Is Not What We Need to Worry About: the Risk of Major Collapse in the Private Sector Is What Should Be Troubling Us Right Now
Inflation may have you freaked out, but there are bigger threats on the horizon.
Read more...Myths, Lobbies Foster Competitive International Corporate Tax Cutting
Bad ideology, kept alive by lobbying and PR, has fueled an unproductive corporte tax race to the bottom. Is the tide finally turning?
Read more...James Galbraith: China and Supply Chains – The White House Review’s Focus on US Dependence
Despite brave talk about restoring manufacturing in America, extended supply chains and the position of China are insurmountable impediments.
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