Economy

Avoiding Latin American Mistakes

Macroeconomic populism may be the easy way to run up political points, but it bequeaths an economic and political mess to future generations.

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| Tue Jul. 11, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Would the left be better for Mexico?

Americans should be skeptical of their politicians' hostility to the political changes sweeping Latin America.

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| Tue Jul. 11, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Single Payer Isn't the Only Way

The debate over how to insure all Americans can be expanded with examples from abroad.

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| Tue Jul. 11, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Mapping Our Rights: Navigating Discrimination Across the United States

How free is your corner of America?

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| Mon Jul. 10, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

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Wal-Mart Can Afford to Pay Workers More

A new Chicago ordinance requiring the nation's largest retailer to up its wages could help both city and company.

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| Mon Jul. 10, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Why Citizenship Matters

Clearing the road to citizenship is essential to improving immigrants' economic lot.

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| Wed Jul. 5, 2006 12:00 AM PDT
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A Look at the Numbers: How the Poor Get Poorer

How the poor get dinged at every turn

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| Sat Jul. 1, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Mexico: Their Brand is Crisis

Will a left government cause an economic crisis in Mexico? That's what the leading candidate's opponents say... but they are singing an old tune.

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| Thu Jun. 29, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

A New Assault on Workers' Rights

A ruling by Bush's NLRB could weaken labor protections for hundreds of thousands of workers.

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| Wed Jun. 28, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Raise the Floor

Senator Kennedy's proposed increase to the minimum wage is inadequate, but it is a step in the right direction.

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| Tue Jun. 27, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Forgetting Unpleasant Truths

A minimum wage salary equals poverty. It's time for Congress to change that.

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| Fri Jun. 23, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

We Have a Bridge You Might Want to Buy

The financial services industry is still pushing for Social Security privatization.

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| Tue Jun. 13, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

'Death Tax'? Try the 'Birth Tax'

If the estate tax is repealed, future generations will have to pay it back.

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| Wed Jun. 7, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

A Program to Save the Idle Rich

Debunking myths about the estate tax.

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| Mon Jun. 5, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Oil and Poverty Alleviation Don't Mix

World Bank lending for oil production often just props up dictators, as the experience of Chad shows.

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| Tue May. 30, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Illegal Immigrants, Our Low-Income Taxpayers

Moral outrage is understandable when laws are not enforced, but let us not confuse hypocrisy with an economic burden.

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| Fri May. 26, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Democracy Rhetoric Meets Caribbean Reality

The newly-elected government in Haiti reminds us that outsiders can't always control a democratic transition to their liking.

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| Thu May. 25, 2006 12:00 AM PDT
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The New Lamp Lifters!

Making politics and profits behind the golden door

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| Thu May. 25, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Who Are "We"?

Restrictionists in Congress are trying to push legal immigrants, and even some naturalized citizens, to the edges of society.

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| Wed May. 24, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

The Anti-Growth Tax Plan

Reasons why President Bush shouldn't sign the $70 billion tax cut bill coming his way.

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| Tue May. 16, 2006 12:00 AM PDT