The current stimulus package being debated in Congress is likely to be the first of a few. In this article, we consider some precedents for transformative legislation– and some models for other bailouts and stimulus packages- as a blueprint for what we should be focusing on in developing any stimulus policy.
Read moreThe stock market’s bounce today is paired with President Trump’s unfounded claims that the US economy will probably return to normal in a few weeks. A closer look suggests that this– and the economic stimulus package being debated in Congress- isn’t enough to get us out of the woods.
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Individual consumers are the life and death of the US economy. So why does the proposed bailout package focus disproportionately on corporations?
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Nonprofit organizations were squeezed for cash before COVID19. How are they managing amid an unprecedented global crisis?
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Corporate America had beaucoup problems before COVID19 hit the scene. Now, it’s just a matter of time before the corporate debt bubble bursts– with massive implications for the US economy and worker.
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The Climate Leadership Conference did a great job of bringing powerful stakeholders together. What it didn’t do such a great job of was asking tough questions of those stakeholders. But there is always opportunity to continue the dialogue.
Read moreThe concept of “breaking up big tech” has come up a lot in discussions with presidential hopefuls, US Senators Bernie
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Pingree Manufacturing celebrates five years in Detroit of veterans empowerment– and making chic footwear and accessories.
Read moreA 10% dip in stocks still leaves the stock market at a higher valuation than the peak of the 1929 market. That’s a problem.
Read moreWill somebody please buy Lloyd Blankfein a teddy bear, or something? I mean, sheesh.
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