The Economic Crisis
Articles about the recession and financial crisis that began in late 2007.
Global Capitalism - A Monthly Update & Discussion: September 2012
Wolff and Barsiamian on C-SPAN Book TV
This video originally appeared on C-SPAN's website.
Richard Wolff and David Barsamian talked about the economic crisis and argued that it can be traced back to the 1970s, when the economic system shifted from benefiting a vast majority of Americans to one which mostly benefits only the very rich. Mr. Wolff responded to some questions submitted by members of the audience at City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco.
Economic Update: "Economic Crisis Deepening"
Updates on economic decline in rest of 2012 and 2013; European resistance to austerity politics; private banks' many costly misdeeds. Detailed discussions of Ireland's economic crisis and Romney's attack on recipients of government support. Critical comment on my reference to "working 9-5.
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.
A Cure for Capitalism: Berkeley
KPFA 94.1 UpFront - Richard Wolff Dissects the Eurozone Crisis
This radio show originally appeared on KPFA 94.1
Marxian economist Richard Wolff joins us for the first half of the show to dissect the Eurozone crisis, and describe how it could change dramatically in the coming days.
Economic Update: "No Better Economic Policy?"
Updates on Spain's government vs radical unions' responses to crisis, who gains most from expanding money supply, temp and low-paid replace middle level jobs, US dominates global arms sales. Analyses of who pays federal taxes and basic differences between capitalist enterprises and workers' self-directed enterprises. Responses to listener comments on (1) China's economic growth and (2) "capitalism with a human face"
Economic Update: "The Complexities of Capitalist 'Success'"
Updates on Romney's economic plan, French socialists' employment plan, Yale wealth growth, and wisdom of world's richest woman. Interview Max Fraad-Wolff on Apple Corp's mixed picture as capitalist "success." Response to question on financial speculation in food products.
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: "Labor's Day, Labor's Condition"
Updates on corporations paying CEOs more than they pay in taxes; causes of coming food price spike; and strikes at Caterpillar in Illinois and Lonmin platinum mine in South Africa. Discussion of 50-year decline in US organized labor, drawing lessons from that decline, and using them to propose a new strategy for labor today. Response to questions about innovation and capitalism that challenge the criticism of capitalism.





