The Economic Crisis
Economic Update - "Lessons from Economic History"
Published on July 1, 2012AUDIOUpdates on "university is not a business," attacking public workforces, and Stockton, CA bankruptcy. Major discussion: learning from history of capitalism's instability and crises. Questions answered on banks, Federal Reserve and the philosophy of labor.
On Economic Update with Professor Richard Wolff, Wolff and guests will discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.
Economic Update Podcast on Itunes now available
You are now able to access a podcast of Economic Update through Itunes. Follow these intrsuctions to submit the podcast to your Itunes account. 1. Open Itunes 2. Choose "File" 3. Choose "Subscribe to Podcast" from the File menu 4. Enter this url - http://www.democracyatwork.info/category/economic-update-radio-show/feed/?post_type=radio 5. Click "OK" The name of the program will appear, although Professor Wolff's will not. We are still working on that issue. Thank you for tuning in!Richard Wolff on Leaving Our Unstable System
Published on June 25, 2012VIDEOThis article originally appeared on The Boston Occupier's website.
For 50 years, it has been impossible in the United States to seriously debate or criticize our economic system. The different points of view represent different ways of cheerleading for it. So in a sense, we shouldn’t be so surprised that our system isn’t working real well.
Economic Update - "Economics And Pornography"
Published on June 24, 2012AUDIOUpdates on end of weak "recovery", Europe vs US austerity, privatization debate criticized. Interview:Tess Fraad-Wolff, MSW, on economics of pornography. Questions answered show (1) rich have the wealth to pay for mass social welfare and (2) public, democratically allocated funds can finance innovation.
On Economic Update with Professor Richard Wolff, Wolff and guests will discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.
Anti-Austerity Forces Gain in Greek Election Loss
Published on June 22, 2012AUDIOThis radio show originally appeared on Radio4All
Letters & Politics, June 18 on KPFA
Published on June 19, 2012AUDIOPacifica's Mitch Jeserich hosts "Letters & Politics," a look at burning politcal issues and debates, and their historlcal context, within the US and worldwide.
A Talk With Ian Masters on KPFK
Published on June 19, 2012AUDIOWith over half of young Greeks and Spaniards unemployed, we discuss the emergence of a new radical left in Europe rebelling against the ruinous economic policies of a succession of conservative and socialist governments.
What if the Greek economy is brought to a total collapse?
Published on June 18, 2012VIDEOThis originally aired on RT TV
Professor Richard Wolff, New School University NYC joins Thom Hartmann. Depending on the outcome of this week's election - Greece may soon be departing from the Euro - and facing an even greater financial crisis. Would this be the best move for the Greeks - or is there another way for them to save their economy & rebuild their nation? And what happens to the rest of Europe if the Greek economy is brought to a total collapse?
Economic Update - Fading "Recovery"
Published on June 17, 2012AUDIOUpdates on cut public services and business vs consumer debts. Analysis of (1) resumed economic downturn and (2) irony that unions and left allies "saved" capitalism in 1930s but don't now. Question on unemployment measures and debates. On Economic Update with Professor Richard Wolff, Wolff and guests will discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.We will focus on wages, jobs, taxes, and debts - and on interest rates, prices, and profits.
