Author:Matt Bruenig
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Obamacare Failed The Survival Test. We Should Do Single Payer.
The individual mandate died and probably will not ever be revived.
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There Should Be A Universal Holiday Bonus
Not everyone gets a holiday bonus at work. We can fix that.
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Why Social Wealth Funds Are Not Just Taxes
A social wealth fund maximizes capital income revenue and provides control.
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The Ultimate Problem With Libertarian Populism
Eliminating rent-seeking will not solve any of our big problems.
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More Economic Mistakes Made By The Obama Administration
Too-small stimulus, austerity, and weak monetary policy.
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The Case For Cash Transfers Gets A Boost
New paper says high incomes and exposure to inventors drive success.
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How To Vote The Shares Of A Social Wealth Fund
Three options: do not vote, have a bureaucrat vote, or allow citizen-shareholders to vote.
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Average Wealth Of Top 1% Increased $4.9 Million Since 2007
Meanwhile the average wealth of the bottom 99% fell by $4,500.
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New Fed Data: The Rise of Student Debt (1989-2016)
Student debt levels for young adults kept on rising in 2016.
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Workers Have 12 Jobs By Age 50, Lose Insurance Constantly
Loss aversion is the strongest argument in favor of single payer.