The Collapse of the International Economy Preceded the Pandemic

Monday, June 22, 2020 - 1:00pm

Betsy Bowman

Economists across the spectrum were apprehensive about an imminent collapse of the US and international economy as early as the fall of 2019. It's easy today to blame the collapse on the Coronavirus Pandemic -- and very convenient for economists, policy makers, the media and other pundits. But is it true? Let's look at some of the evidence which confirms the contrary."

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The Dangerous Myths Surrounding World War II and How They Have Contributed to the Existential Crises Facing Humanity Today

Peter Kuznick

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Written history is a story of the past. But whose past and told from whose point of view? Who has the power to define a past – a past that justifies their power? In many ways, the story tellers who write our history are myth makers. And through those myths they shape our present understandings.

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Dario Azzellini & Nancy Holmstrom

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The failures in the US response to the pandemic have made it painfully clear that we need a robust health care system universally available to all regardless of employment or income. That is, we need Medicare for All as a public good. Similarly the efforts to undermine the post office have made us aware of the importance of this long-standing... Read more

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The Collapse of the International Economy Preceded the Pandemic