Daily Archives: October 1, 2015

The end of the credit line

A sign of our times: news today that Russia is letting many of its impossibly indebted citizens declare personal bankruptcy for the first time, see Russia prepares for wave of bankruptcy filings. The epidemic of debt is global and holding … Continue reading

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The impact of government policy in the economy

The federal election is right around the corner and, no surprise, the economy has been at the top of the campaign priority list. Each party has its policies and promises, but is it actually possible for the government to influence … Continue reading

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Must listen: CBC’s ‘The Current’ on Capitalism

Anna Maria Tremonti is a gem and her discussion this morning with Robert Reich on Capitalism was excellent. Here is a direct audio link. Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labour says the only free market is the one governments … Continue reading

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