The Weakest Economic Recovery Since World War II
One of the biggest differences between this recovery and others that came before is the contraction of government spending and employment.
U.S. Corporations Are Hoarding Wealth at the Highest Rate Since 1971
Just look at the ratio between the increase in profits and the increase in investment to see how things have changed over the last 40 years.
Welcome to an Economy for the 1%
A full 95 percent of all of the new income generated during the 2009-2012 recovery went to a very small group of individuals.
On Labor Day, a Report That Wages for U.S. Workers Continue to Fall
Non-government employees are making even less per hour than they were when the recession officially ended.
The Continuing Unsatisfactory Economic Expansion
Consumer spending is up, but we still have far fewer jobs than when the recession started.
How the Obama Administration Is Hurting American Workers
The White House needs to push new policies and trade agreements.
The United States Is Last Among Advanced Countries in Paid Vacations and Holidays
Private-sector workers in the U.S. receive 10 days of paid vacation per year on average—but none of them are guaranteed.
The Student Debt Explosion
We celebrate education as the answer to almost all of our economic problems. At the same time, we largely ignore the enormous debt many American students are forced to acquire and the great difficulties they face in landing a job that makes it possible for them to pay it off.
The Wealth of Nations: The U.S. Leads the Globe in Inequality
If the country's total wealth were distributed evenly among adults, we would all be worth more than $260,000.