Don't Kill Jobs and Growth In The Name Of Deficit Reduction

More than 300 economists, policy experts and civic leaders have signed a statement warning political leaders of “a grave danger” that the still-fragile economic recovery will be undercut by austerity economics of the kind being pushed by conservative politicians and by the White House deficit commission. This page features content related to the issues raised by the statement. You can also read the statement and related content at dontkilljobs.org

The Campaign Disconnect

By Bob Herbert
From nytimes.com
October 4th, 2010

nytimes.com — Election Day is approaching, but neither party cares to focus on the nightmare facing millions of Americans who have been laid low by unemployment, home foreclosures, personal bankruptcies, and jobs that offer only part-time work, lousy pay and absolutely no benefits.

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Kuttner on CNBC Attacks Austerity Economics

By Isaiah J. Poole
September 16, 2010
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Austerity Chic: It's This Year's "Weapons of Mass Destruction"

By Richard (RJ) Eskow
September 16, 2010

Sometimes our political commentariat seems to go fashion-crazy. When a new trend gets popular it overwhelms everything in its path: logic, poltical divisions, even expert opinion. The latest vogue is deficit reduction, and our nation's Anna Wintours tell us we simply have to have it. In Washington, screaming about being in the red is the new black. more »

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Economists Warn Against Killing Growth And Jobs In The Name Of Deficit Reduction

Submitted by Isaiah J. Poole
Produced by Institute for America's Future
September 16, 2010

Authors and key endorsers of a statement warning political leaders of “a grave danger” that the still-fragile economic recovery will be undercut by conservative "austerity economics" give their views at a news conference call hosted by the Institute for America's Future. more »

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Uncommon Common Sense About The Economy

By Robert Borosage
September 16, 2010

Over 300 economists and policy analysts just released a statement warning the Congress and the Administration that bold action is needed to put people to work and get the economy going. more »

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