Category Archives: Income disparity

Chokepoint Capitalism Strangles Us All

Capitalism works in insidiuous ways.

1980s Redux? Developing Countries See New Context, Old Threats

s rich countries raise interest rates, developing countries face slowdowns, inflation, higher interest rates, more costs and debt distress.

Fears Over Cost of Living ‘Solutions’ Proposed by Truss-Backed Think Tanks

Liz Truss looks set to shaft ordinary Britons when the UK is already reeling from a cost of living crisis.

6 Economic Experts Reveal the Truth About the Inflation Reduction Act

Is the Inflation Reduction Act good for your wallet? A climate bill in disguise? Landmark action or nothingburger?

How France Underdevelops Africa

Most French colonies in Africa became independent in the 60s. But most are in poverty, much worse off than other African economies.

If You Thought This Summer’s Heat Waves Were Bad, a New Study Has Some Disturbing News About Dangerous Heat

The big heat is set to become more pervasive. A look at projections on where and how bad how soon.

Record Number of US Households Behind on Energy Bills; Brace for a Cold Winter

Americans haven’t suffered the same level of energy price increases as the UK and Europe, yet a record number of households are buckling.

Biden’s Gimmie to the Higher Educational Complex and Well-Off, Dem Leaning Voters: The $10,000 Student Loan Writeoff

There’s a lot not to like about the Biden student loan forgiveness scheme.

The Hope of What Was Once Called a Decent Living Has Departed for the Average Household

The UK is a serious and worsening cost of living crisis that’s impoverishing the former middle class. What will the political fallout be?