Chapter 5: Profits and Perverse Incentives

Since the 1990s, most cash welfare recipients have been required to get a job or do mandated “work activities” to receive their monthly check. These requirements are intended to help parents who are struggling financially into jobs that will help keep them out of poverty and off ...  Afficher plus

Since the 1990s, most cash welfare recipients have been required to get a job or do mandated “work activities” to receive their monthly check. These requirements are intended to help parents who are struggling financially into jobs that will help keep them out of poverty and off ...  Afficher plus

In this week's show, Prof. Wolff discusses the massive strike of Canadian public employees; economics of the unemployed; business owners,executives and lawyers dominate US state legislatures; and how rising interest rates push the most vulnerable to the margins of US capitalism. ...  Afficher plus

On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe discuss the government's conflicted 'back to the office' strategy and the economic challenges it poses. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on how the BBC fits into the political ...  Afficher plus

Could the United States be heading towards a recession? Is Trump acting out of principle? How will Canada’s new Prime Minister handle Donald Trump?  Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of this and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listenin ...  Afficher plus

We’re seeing conflicting messages about the state of the economy, especially from political leaders. And we’re getting truly mixed message about what – if anything – can be done, at least in the short term. A listener from L.A. understands this first-hand, and calls in with an as ...  Afficher plus