Author: Robert Pollin

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Stories by Robert Pollin

Is the U.S. Really on the Brink of Budget Collapse?

Budgetary horror stories trump reality and terrify the public. The reality is not so bad.
Posted on Sep 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

How a Green Economy Is an Antidote to Casino Capitalism

A green investment sector can help rid the capital development of the U.S. economy of casino logic.
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, Source: New Labor Forum

Getting the Recovery Right

How to achieve environmental sustainability, social justice and economic recovery.
Posted on Feb 5, 2009, Source: The Nation

How to End Our Financial Misery

A large-scale stimulus program is the only action that can possibly do the job.
Posted on Nov 13, 2008, Source: The Nation

It's Still the Economy Stupid

What do Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain have to say about our current financial crisis?
Posted on Mar 20, 2008, Source: Dollars and Sense

The Iraq War Is Killing Our Economy

Recognizing the costs of the Iraq War is even more crucial now that the economy is facing recession.
Posted on Mar 18, 2008, Source: The Nation