Are U.S. And Black America’s Interests Aligned?
By Dr. Brooks Robinson\Black Economics.org Something of importance (a requirement) is performed persistently; there is limited variation in the effort over time. If expenditure is the metric used…
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Center For American Progress: 8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power
By Center For American Progress Photos: Wikimedia Commons Washington, D.C. — Over the past several decades, wages for too many working Americans have stagnated while corporate profits and…
Nigeria Launching New Credit Guarantee Company To Boost Business And Economy
By Semafor Africa Photos: Bijryder/Wikimedia Commons/YouTube Screenshots Nigeria’s president pledged to improve credit to key parts of the economy by setting up a credit guarantee company. Bola Tinubu,…
A Global Minimum Wage Would Reduce Poverty And Corporate Power
Dr. Lawrence Wittner\PeaceVoice In today’s world of widespread poverty and unprecedented wealth, how about raising the wages of the most poorly paid workers? This October, the World Bank…
America Is A Ebenezer Scrooge Nation Needing Moral Redemption
Photos: U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics\YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons America is now engaging in the ritualistic “season of giving” charade that is synonymous with this country’s Christmas holiday. However,…
Ethiopia Opens Up To Foreign Banks
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots Ethiopian lawmakers have passed long-planned legislation to allow foreign banks to operate in the country. The move is a key part of…
Should US Federal Government Spending Be Reduced?
Dr. Brooks Robinson\Black Economics.org Photos: YouTube Screenshots The most dramatic development since the November 5, 2024 election for some economists was an announcement by forthcoming President Donald Trump…
Botswana Government Turning To Industrial Cannibis To Revitalize Economy–And Move Away From Reliance On Diamond Commodification
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Botswana is betting on industrial hemp to revitalize and diverisfy its economy, the newly elected President Duma Boko announced during his…
OECS: Investors Invited To Blue Economy Virtual Investment Forum
By OECS Photos: OECS The Blue Economy Virtual Investment Forum, set to take place on November 26, 2024, promises to be a pivotal event for those interested in…
Yes, The System Is Rigged Against The Working Class
By Jim Hightower Photos: YouTube Screenshots A lot of working stiffs today say the system is rigged to keep them from getting ahead. One thing that might make…