Is The Critique of Consumerism Dead?
Today’s left seems less inclined to critique advertising, consumerism, and pop culture. Should we be more skeptical?
Articles in Economics (3)
You Don’t Need To Care About The Stock Market
Most of us aren’t in the ownership class, so the fluctuations of the market don’t make much of a difference to our lives.
‘Freakonomics’ Was Neoliberal Bullshit
A look back at the bestselling book franchise that taught people to “think like economists,” by which it meant “think cynically and amorally.”
Pandemic Social Spending Was a Remarkable Success That Showed What Authentic Social Democracy Could Be Like
Government social spending dramatically reduced poverty, hunger, and inequality and led to increased wages, showing why we need more of such spending, not less.
The Federal Reserve Exists to Protect The Economic Status Quo
What is the Federal Reserve, and who put it in charge? Is there no other way to fight inflation? Just what the hell is going on here?
Every Libertarian Becomes a Socialist The Moment The Free Market Screws Them
If the rich customers of Silicon Valley Bank deserve to be protected from economic hardship by the government, what about the rest of us?
Is Netflix Doomed?
Streaming video on demand now offers an absurd amount of content over multiple platforms. Could the industry be headed for bust?
When Will Congress Vote to Condemn The Horrors of Capitalism?
The House, including many Democrats, recently voted to condemn the economic system that ISN’T screwing us right now.