Wage Stagnation vs. Living Wages for U.S. Workers Today
Far from earning living wages, most U.S. workers have experienced wage stagnation since the 1970s--a trend largely obscured by political rhetoric and misinformation.
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An Empire Upside Down
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New Issue! Focus on Europe
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Dear Dr. Dollar: Is Nuclear Plant Closure a Mistake?
Almost all the online search pieces regarding German decommissioning of nuclear power plants say it is too expensive, does not produce any benefits, and is generally a disaster in the making. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. --Julia Willebrand, New York, N.Y.
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Costs of Empire: King's "Beyond Vietnam"
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