Topic: Thomas Piketty
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Robert Reich Economy's real problem? The spenders can't spend.
The recovery has been slow, but not because of Europe's debt crisis, Wall Street, or high taxes. American consumers, whose spending is 70 percent of economic activity, don’t have the money to buy enough to boost the economy.
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Tax VOX Is the Buffett rule a step in the right direction for tax reform?
A better answer would be to close the loopholes that help the wealthy avoid paying higher taxes, but some argue that a minimum tax like the Buffett rule might be a good start.
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Labor Day lessons from 1928
Policies that generate more widely shared prosperity lead to stronger and more sustainable economic growth — and that’s good for everyone.
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Rich getting richer: Campaign issue?
Studies show that the rich are getting a lot richer, the poor a little poorer. The middle class is slipping.
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