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Economic Reform

The Regional Economics of Peace

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 10.28.2009 | World

Read More: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Edgar Bronfman, Economic Reform, Palestinians, Hamas, Resolution, Israel Gaza, Middle East Peace, World News
Edgar M. Bronfman

Palestinians are going to require a regional approach. The Arab world needs to play a much larger role than it has, primarily as an import market and as a positive influence on the overall regional business environment.

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A Moment of Truth with Bill Moyers, Marcy Kaptur, and Simon Johnson

Arianna Huffington | Posted 10.09.2009 | Business

Read More: Pbs, Wall Street, Marcy Kaptur, Economy, Economic Reform, Banks, Simon Johnson, Bill Moyers, Business News
Arianna Huffington

Bill Moyers Journal is always illuminating, but tonight's episode, featuring a conversation with Rep. Marcy Kaptur (so amazing in Michael Moore's new film) and economist Simon Johnson is one that no one should miss.

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Economic Reform Only Seems To Come Through Crises: Fareed Zakaria

washingtonpost.com | Fareed Zakaria | Posted 09.17.2009 | Business

Read More: Economy, Economic Reform, Health Care Reform, Fareed Zakaria, Recession, Business News

We've seen in recent weeks the twin personalities of the U.S. government. One is impressive, the other deeply worrying. First, the good news: We have ...

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A New Economic Architecture

Jaime Pozuelo-Monfort | Posted 10.04.2009 | Business

Read More: Recession, Economic Reform, Economic Crisis, Business News
Jaime Pozuelo-Monfort

The current crisis is not only economic or financial; it is also geo-political.

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Money, Banking and Torture: It's Just Shocking!

Derek Shearer | Posted 05.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: Economic Reform, Money, Torture, Cia, Financial Crisis, Politics News
Derek Shearer

The country needs a public discussion of money and banking -- an economics tutorial for the nation.

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Obama Needs a National Alternative Economic Council

Stephen H. Dinan | Posted 05.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Larry Summers, Timothy Geithner, Obama, Central Banking, Economic Reform, Economy, Economic Crisis, Politics News
Stephen H. Dinan

Wall Street has caused some of the most fundamental problems, so we cannot turn to Wall Street to create the solutions.

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Legislation Won't Prevent The Next Madoff: SEC Needs Talent, Technology & Collaboration (Not New Laws)

Marc Morgenstern | Posted 02.13.2009 | Business

Read More: Enron, Bernard Madoff, Securities and Exchange Commission, Bernie Madoff, Economic Reform, Politics, Regulations, Rules, Economy, Business, Business News
Marc Morgenstern

Despite political pressure, investor protection cannot come at the cost of impeding needed capital formation.

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SEC Rules Don't Go Far Enough

Neil Baron | Posted 02.13.2009 | Business

Read More: Economic Downturn, Stocks, Money, Stock Market, Economic Reform, Economy, Home Values, Economic Crisis, Credit Crisis, Subprime Mortage Crisis, Capitalism, Securities and Exchange Commission, Subprime Loans, Business News
Neil Baron

Credit ratings have an extraordinarily broad effect on our financial system -- witness their role in the subprime crisis.

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Obama Planning "Substantial Overhaul" For Financial Markets

CNBC | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Reform, US Economy, Economic Reform, Economy, Overhaul, Barack Obama, Politics News

President-elect Barack Obama told CNBC he plans "a substantial overhaul" of financial markets in the coming months, including a major restructuring of...

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Infrastructure Investment is "Just-Right" Jobs Strategy

Lawrence Mishel | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Infrastructure, Congress, Economic Policy Institute, Money, Economic Reform, Economy, Economic Crisis, Barack Obama, American Workers, Politics News
Lawrence Mishel

How can we build modern transportation, green jobs, energy independence? How do we know that these "shovel-ready" projects are all worthy of our investment?

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Making the Right Choices for Education and the Economy

Randi Weingarten | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: Education, Nclb, Economy, Education Reform, Finance, Money, Economic Reform, Politics News
Randi Weingarten

The financial crisis, the deepening recession, and their destructive consequences all threaten state and local governments' most essential investment: educating the next generation.

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John McCain's New Populism?

Diane Francis | Posted 06.24.2008 | Business

Read More: George Bush, Greed, Wall Street Bonuses, John McCain, CEO Pay, Wall Street Regulations, Excess CEO Compensation, Lobbyists, CEO Compensation, Shareholder Rights, Corporate Power, Shareholder Value, Shareholder Democracy, Barack Obama, Tax Cuts Fo Rthe Rich, Business Roundtable, Boards of Directors, Profits, Corporate America, Economic Reform, Tax Cuts, Business News
Diane Francis

McCain can "pledge" to reform Wall Street business practices all he wants, but he hasn't walked the walk in the Senate in past years, nor has his party ever done so.

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