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Are Obama & Romney Different on Economic Policy?
Published on July 11, 2012Interview originally appeared on The David Pakman show
Richard Wolff joins David Pakman to weigh in on the real differences between President Obama's and Mitt Romney's respective economic policy proposals, and explains the reality of tax cuts and stimulus spending.
Robin Hood Tax Explained
Published on July 3, 2012This video originally aired on RT-America
There is a growing movement in America that could potentially close the ever growing wealth inequality gap. The proposed "Robin Hood tax" would be a fee charged anytime a transaction on Wall Street is made. For decades these traders have avoided paying taxes, so is now the time to implement the Robin Hood tax, and is it really stealing? Richard Wolff, author of Occupy the Economy, helps us answer these questions.
Richard Wolff on Leaving Our Unstable System
Published on June 25, 2012This 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.
What if the Greek economy is brought to a total collapse?
Published on June 18, 2012This 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?
America No Longer The Land of Opportunity? RT TV Interview
Published on June 14, 2012This video originally appeared on RT-America.
America's next generation - tale of 2 childhoods
Interview on RT TVPublished on May 9, 2012Published on May 8, 2012 by RTAmerica
As 1 in 4 children in America struggle with hunger every day, there are also those who have extremely lavish lifestyles even at a young age. RT's Anastasia Churkina takes a look at the lives of the faces behind the statistics -- and what economic despair and extreme wealth of today mean for America's future.
Global Capitalism - May 2012 Monthly Update
Published on May 9, 2012These Tuesday evenings will each begin with an update and analysis of major economic events of the last month and their contexts of longer-term economic trends shaping politics and society here and abroad. We will focus on the evolving global capitalist economic crisis and its consequences. We will examine topics such as
On Thom Hartmann's Big Picture
Published on May 2, 2012So what's the big picture to today's events? Yes, there's enormous wealth inequality. Yes, the economy still isn't producing wealth for the vast majority of us. Yes, there's Wall Street still making huge profits off screwing over customers. Yes, students are saddled with a trillion dollars in loans. But WHY is all of this happening? Absent of the political will to do this - how will it get done? Through mass rallies like we're seeing today? OR do things have to get really badHere with some answers is Prof.Global Capitalism - A Monthly Update & Discussion (April 2012)
Published on April 17, 2012These Tuesday evenings will each begin with an update and analysis of major economic events of the last month and their contexts of longer-term economic trends shaping politics and society here and abroad. We will focus on the evolving global capitalist economic crisis and its consequences. We will examine topics such as
