Mark Weisbrot’s Columns
Mark Weisbrot’s column examines critical threats to global economic stability and democratic institutions, offering incisive analysis of pressing issues facing the US and international community.
(The Miami Herald) Elon Musk Twitter Purchase Furthers the Media Concentration that Harms Democracy
The Miami Herald: Companies must respond and take action when violations are called to their attention.
(Common Dreams) Let’s Make Sure that the US Government Respects Democracy In Brazil This Time
Common Dreams: Those who care about democracy in Brazil will have to keep a watchful eye on what the United States government is doing in the months and years ahead.
(The Hill) Why Is the IMF Collecting Surcharges from Developing Countries?
The Hill: The IMF has $1 trillion in lending capacity. There is no excuse for taking this money at a time when tens of millions of people in the countries that must pay it are facing increasing adversity.
(MSN News) Labor Day: Unions Have a Stake in Ending Minority Rule in the United States
MSN News: Two months from this Labor Day, members of unions, as well as working people throughout the country, will have some important choices to make in our national elections.
CEPR Statement: Inflation Reduction Act is Historic Progress
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will be signed today by President Biden. The act will reduce the costs of health care, prescription drugs, and home energy bills while making real progress on climate change, creating millions of good jobs
(MarketWatch) Fed Needs to Make Sure That It Doesn’t Bring On the Next Recession
MarketWatch: Interest rate hikes are threatening to cause a recession. The Fed should be able to make sure that it doesn’t make that mistake.
(MarketWatch) How the Treasury Department Could Prevent Mass Starvation with No Cost to the Taxpayers
MarketWatch: There is a way to bring hundreds of billions of dollars of aid to the developing countries where the people who need it most live. Amazingly, this help has zero cost to the US government.
(Project Syndicate) The IMF’s Agreement with Argentina Could Be a Game Changer
Project Syndicate: After long pushing failed belt-tightening policies, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to a deal that will allow Argentina’s government to pursue a pro-growth strategy.
(USA Today) Biden’s Sanctions on Afghanistan Threaten to Kill More Civilians than Two Decades of War
USA Today: 22.8 million Afghans – more than half the population – are facing acute food insecurity. Lift Biden administration’s hold on billions of central bank reserves.
(The Sacramento Bee) US Sanctions on Afghanistan Could Be Deadlier than 20 Years of War
The Sacramento Bee: If more Americans knew how many innocent civilians actually die as a result of these sanctions, would the worst of them be permitted?
