Topic: John Kenneth Galbraith
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Time for a preemptive strike against North Korea? Some say yes.
A University of Texas professor argues for a strike against North Korea in a New York Times op-ed. Some US military planners are sympathetic to the idea, while others accuse him of being a warmonger.
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Economist Mom United Nations report shines light on 'Real Wealth of Nations'
The latest United Nations report on inclusive wealth should be a warning to US economists. Their preoccupation with current and aggregate GDP as a measure of economic well being may be keeping us from achieving our nation's true wealth.
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Opinion: New Year's resolution: Seek the other side in political commentary
Thirty years ago, I got into the habit of consulting a political commentator with whom I might disagree, starting with William F. Buckley Jr. While only others can say if it’s made me a better citizen, I do know that it's been a great deal of fun, not to mention enlightening.
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Opinion: When some yell 'scarcity,' time to act abundantly
The recent Republican plan to offset hurricane relief through budget cuts reflects an outmoded 'scarcity doctrine' that invites limitation in society. Applying a loaves-and-fishes 'abundance model' does the opposite. A small liberal arts college in North Carolina shows why.
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Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
How much should the government intervene in the economy of a free society? Sylvia Nasar traces a century of debate.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
This biography of LBJ is the latest in the well-received American Presidents Series.
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The words we need for the state we're in
On reflection, the Monitor's language columnist decides that bailout isn't a bad choice after all for 'Word of the Year.'
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The life and work of Studs Terkel
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Christopher Buckley and the oddities of truth
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