Tag: Professor Richard Wolff

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CrossTalk on the economy, QUARANTINE EDITION: ‘K-Shaped’ recovery?

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As the cultural war consumes American politics during this election cycle, the economy remains in a precarious state. Millions of people live on the margins. The only constant for them is insecurity. Economists debate an eventual recovery. They speak of a U, V and a L. But is it in fact a “K-shaped” recovery? A permanent underclass? … Read More >CrossTalk on the economy, QUARANTINE EDITION: ‘K-Shaped’ recovery?

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US better look at its own ‘slave labor’ problem before banning imports from China – Professor Wolff to RT’s Boom Bust

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In a move that could further escalate the US-China trade war, Washington is getting ready to ban agricultural imports from western China’s Xinjiang region, alleging that those goods could be produced with forced labor. … Read More >US better look at its own ‘slave labor’ problem before banning imports from China – Professor Wolff to RT’s Boom Bust

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Failure to Reopen US in ‘Humane, Open Way’ Puts Millions of Unemployed in ‘Unspeakable Position’

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As identified cases of COVID-19 approach 2.63 million in the US and record numbers of the cases continue to be recorded daily, states such as Arizona have once again closed bars, gyms and theaters. One expert tells Radio Sputnik that US issues with rebounding may be related to the federal government’s initial response to the pandemic. … Read More >Failure to Reopen US in ‘Humane, Open Way’ Puts Millions of Unemployed in ‘Unspeakable Position’

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Trump needs ongoing drama to finally cut deal with China & portray it as a great victory, Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust

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Ahead of high-level US-China trade talks on Thursday, Washington added China’s top artificial intelligence startups to its blacklist, citing Beijing’s alleged mistreatment of Muslim minorities. … Read More >Trump needs ongoing drama to finally cut deal with China & portray it as a great victory, Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust