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Trump the Terrible Demagogue

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Many Republicans as well as Democrats are horrified at the possibility of a Trump Presidency. It’s not only because of his blatant racism, which he makes no attempt to hide. Or his complete ignorance of foreign policy. … Continue reading →

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IRS Data Theft and Russia’s Red Notice

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Popular Economics Weekly

It has to be more than a coincidence that the recent cyber theft of IRS tax data has been traced to Russian criminals. IRS investigators believe the identity thieves who stole the personal tax information of more than 100,000 taxpayers … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Failed Austerity Policies

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs One would think by now the debate has been resolved on which economic model created the better recovery for this Great Recession or Lessor Depression, as P Krugman has called it. But no, Germany’s Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble … Continue reading →

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The Political Consequences of Inequality

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Paul Krugman recently highlighted the dangers of Europe’s austerity policies and the growing inequality of the developed world, the worst since the Great Depression. The result then, as now, has been the growing strength of right wing parties … Continue reading →

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