economy – Page 27 – People's World

Minimum wage hikes cause job loss? Economists say no

December 19, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

Employers claim the minimum wage costs jobs. That's never been true.

Stopping economic ups and downs: here’s how

November 2, 2016 By Sam Pizzigati

Want thrills in your life? Go ride a roller coaster. Want some economic security? Help make us more equal.

Trumped-up trickle down economics? Sounds about right

October 21, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

It’s worth taking a look at broad outlines of what the two parties have in mind when it comes to the economy.

Does labor need a ‘new’ New Deal?

October 18, 2016 By David Mirtz

Trade unions and progressives often look back to FDR’s New Deal. But was it really the model they think it to be?

Survey: 36 percent of U.S. “financially desperate” or barely getting by

August 10, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

The study by the world's top global union federation, adds that the proportion is higher among women, people aged 16-24 and those with less education.