Economics

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Auto Bailouts: CPR for a Dead Industry

This is my article from the George Street Observer at the College of Charleston. It was published on January 16th, 2009.

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to San Jose is a long flight to say the least. Things were odd enough being in an unfamiliar country, but were even worse upon leaving towards ground transportation.  Read More »

Immediate Stimulus?

Wow, I've got to say that I'm almost suprised that no one's appeared to say anything about the so-called "stimulus package" that passed the House the other day.  Read More »

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The Free Market is Dead! Onward Socialist Soldiers!

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Victory! Triumph in the streets! The United States media declares that the free market is dead and that capitalism is among its last breaths. The free market has been given its chance and has failed the American people with its greed and financial failure. Look at how the economy has failed and that we are nearing the same situation of the Great Depression. But have no fear!  Read More »

In search of financial stability

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I am not an expert in financial stability in any way, however, my clients and my agency seem to think so, and I hate letting them down. “Financial Stability Counselor” is my official title and has been for the past year. I did not receive any official training in this position, and I sort of feel like the blind leading the blind.  Read More »

Understanding our Economy

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During economic crises of such magnitude, it is imperative that we understand our current system of banking and finance. Such basic understanding is necessary in order to assess the impact that different fiscal, monetary, and economic policies have on civil rights, the environment, national security, and any other "issue".  Read More »

Money talks and bullship walks

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I have spent my entire career (all seven years of it) working in the non-profit sector. I knew that I would after receiving my undergrad, and I believe that I always will, even with my master’s or doctorate.  Read More »

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Gas vs Economy

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Ok so I am not an expert but from my recent experience in gas pricing would now be called gas gouging... Anyone in the South east right now can tell you that the gas prices right now are completely crap!  Read More »

Women and economics (Mere women, part 2)

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I tagged this under the principle of “Broad prosperity,” but the prosperity is not that broad, particularly if one is a woman. I recently completed a paper about class and classism in the US, and in one section, I wrote about the intersection of class with other social categories. This particular section discussed that of being a woman.  Read More »

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