Fiscal Stimulus

Roubini: How The Federal Reserve Should Withdraw The Stimulus

The Globe and Mail | Nouriel Roubini | Posted 09.18.2009 | Business


There's a general consensus that the massive monetary easing, fiscal stimulus and support of the financial system undertaken by governments and centra...

An Open Letter to Paul Krugman

David K. Levine | Posted 09.18.2009 | Business


David K. Levine

Crises have been ubiquitous throughout history. While we can't forecast them we do know how to learn from them. And we certainly have a good idea what not to do in response.

Trade Adjustments and Stimulus Packages in the Global Recession and Recovery

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 08.24.2009 | Business


Mark Weisbrot

Hans Timmer, Director of Economic Forecasting at the World Bank, told the Wall Street Journal that China will lead the world out of this recession. He appears to be correct.

S&P Misses the Boat: UK and US Need More Stimulus, Not Deficit Reduction

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 06.28.2009 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

Taxpayers in both countries have been ripped off and should demand that some of this money be clawed back, the debt in both countries is still manageable.

It's the Global Economy (Stupid) -- or Is It?

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 05.09.2009 | World


Mark Weisbrot

The contemporary idea of the "global economy" is based on a misapplied analogy to the historical development of national economies.

Q&A with Housing Bubble Forecaster Dean Baker

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 04.02.2009 | Business


Leo W. Gerard

Baker: "For most economists, the idea that a market would take leave from its senses -- that it would be driven by speculation -- is almost inconceivable."

The Fiscal Stimulus Will Pay For Itself

Ann Pettifor | Posted 03.18.2009 | Business


Ann Pettifor

It is simply wrong to suggest that the fiscal stimulus "will cripple us long-term." It will not. The fiscal stimulus will pay for itself -- here's how.

Cowardly New World

Max Fraad Wolff | Posted 10.23.2008 | Business


Max Fraad Wolff

Are we rallying based on the idea that strings attached help and that heavy regulation will triumph over global recession and a public no better able to pay its bills?