The Economy

This page will be devoted mainly to the current recession and its impact on American lives

 NEW!!  Update on the job market - two studies find low wages in the retail trade sector: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/16/nyregion/study-offers-a-look-at-new-yorks-retail-workers.html;

    http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-tasini-high-unemployment-is-just-part-of-the-20120124,0,4204870.story

 

 Paul Krugman writes that debate over the deficit is what he calls a "Fatal Distraction."

Economists and other experts outline how to create jobs

 

Robert Reich: The Truth About the American Economy

 

Job Market Booming Overseas for Many American Companies

Showdown in Senate continues over taxes

Structure of Excuses - Paul Krugman

The Angry Rich - Paul Krugman

For many unemployed workers jobs aren't coming back

The Third Depression

The Real Story

Should the Bush Tax Cuts Expire?  Two Opposing Views

The Economy Is Getting Worse and Worse -- And No One's Doing a Thing About It
 
Making the economy work

Millions can find only part-time or lower-paying jobs