Stories by Rob Larson

Rob Larson is an economics instructor at Tacoma Community College in Washington State. His first book, Bleakonomics, will be released in October from Pluto Press. subscribe to Rob Larson's feed

5 Scandalous Reasons Big Finance Is Trying Hard to Keep a Low Profile

Posted on: Aug 22, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Much of the public hates the banks right now, and with very good reason.

The Bailed-Out Banks Are Looking Shaky at Best, But Their CEOs Are Well-Insulated from Collapse

Posted on: Nov 12, 2010, Source: Dollars and Sense

No upward limit is in sight for financier compensation, with CEO salaries now at about a million a year. But the banking institutions themselves are in for some bumpy days ahead.

Clinton Foundation Fueled By Blood Money

Posted on: Jan 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Clinton Foundation is funded by the people, governments and companies that help create the problems the charity seeks to address.

Why Big Finance Is Laughing All the Way to the Bank

Posted on: Jan 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Instead of making loans to help the economy, they're shoring up their own finances and buying up their competitors.

Don't Worry, the Ultra-Rich Are Doing All Right

Posted on: Nov 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The obscenely wealthy still have enough money to buy massive super-yachts and overpriced art.