In 2020, Noam Chomsky raised eyebrows by declaring Donald Trump āthe worst criminal in human historyā on account of the fact that,…
For many years now, the GDP has been severely criticized as not adequately measuring economic progress and the quality of life. The…
Since assuming office, the Trump administration has taken actions resembling those of an absolutist state: undermining civil rights and democracy at home…
Can economics fuel conflict and war? Absolutely, and history is full of such examples. But economics can also pave the way to…
Economic policies have profound effects on the tensions within and between countries ā tensions that can lead to war,ā renowned progressive economist…
Our planet is warming up at a record rate. Scientists believe that the climate is warming up as a consequence of the…
U.S. billionaires haveĀ seen their wealth nearly doubleĀ since the Trump tax cuts took effect in 2017. In the meantime, the planet is getting…
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