economic conditions

Identifies the factors that triggered the ongoing economic recession and discusses how these issues can be directly addressed in order to turn the economy around. Argues that political will is necessary to produce change and demonstrates how these priorities can be addressed as soon as possible.

Former special advisor to President Obama, Van Jones writes about his experiences in the White House and offers a critique of where the Obama Campaign "hope bubble" went wrong. Examines Jones's new organization--Rebuild the Dream--and its goals of making the 99% and the 1% more equal and given the same opportunities by law as everyone else.

In the midst of the most serious financial upheaval since the Great Depression, legendary financier George Soros explores the origins of the crisis and its implications for the future. In a concise essay that combines practical insight with philosophical depth, Soros makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the great credit crisis and its implications for our nation and the world.

Offers an in-depth analysis of how the American character has shifted over the last one hundred years to accommodate its new role as world protector while abandoning the virtues of personal liberty, economic freedom, and fiscal restraint, leading to an economic crisis that could threaten the country's future stability.

Articles and graphics describe economic conditions since the 1980s and their effect on the nation.

This collection of think pieces looks at various post-Sept. 11 economic issues. New York Times columnist Krugman examines corporate scandals, the California energy crisis, and dissention within the Bush administration, and offers ideas for economic recovery.

Provides simple explanations for a variety of issues related to the United States economy, including welfare, education, government spending, macroeconomics, and other related topics.

Argues that the current view of capitalism held by Americans must be changed because it is working against the principles of democracy, liberty, freedom, and equality and creating adverse social conditions in the U.S.