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Joseph M. Firestone's picture

Myths, Scares, Lies, and Deadly Innocent Frauds, Updated: Part Three

(Author's Note: This post updates Part Three of a series reviewing Warren Mosler's book: The 7 Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Policy. The updating is prompted by more »

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Dave Johnson's picture

Exports Up But Imports Up More -- The Net Is Jobs Lost

Yesterday we learned that the trade deficit exploded in May, especially (as always) with China. more »

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Eric Lotke's picture

Obama’s Export Goal: How We Can Make it

Yesterday I attended a conference on the Renaissance of American Manufacturing in Washington DC. more »

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Leo Gerard's picture

Assert Yourself, America; Don’t be an Illegal Trade Victim

Long-suffering victim is hardly the American image. Paul Revere, Mother Jones, John Glenn, Martin Luther King Jr. -- those are American icons. Bold, wry, justice-seeking.

So how is it that America finds herself in the position of schoolyard patsy, woe-is-me casualty of China’s illegal trade practices that are destroying U.S. more »

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Dave Johnson's picture

Paying A Premium In China

Over the weekend the San Jose News carried a story, Made in China, bought in China — for more, describing some of the barriers Chinese consumers face when buying goods made by non-Chinese companies -- even if the goods are made in China, more »

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Leo Gerard's picture

We are No. 2; We are No. 2!

For 110 years America has reigned as the world’s number one manufacturing nation. Next year, China is expected to wrest that title from the United States.

Last year, the U.S. manufactured $1.7 trillion worth of goods; China fell second at $1.6 trillion. more »

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Dave Johnson's picture

China's Coming Surprise Announcement And My Bridge On eBay

On April 15 the Obama administration is required to officially declare whether China is manipulating its currency. more »

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Dave Johnson's picture

Trade Panel: China Steel Imports Violate Trade Agreements

America is fighting back against China's violations of trade agreements! Recently President Obama imposed tariffs following Chinese violations involving steel pipes and tires. more »

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Natasha Chart's picture

Balance of Trade and Share of Global Manufacturing

Last time, we looked at manufacturing output per capita in the world's largest 20 economies. more »

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Dave Johnson's picture

Fed Chief Says Trade Imbalance Helped Cause Crisis

Here is some news for you: Fed Chief Cites Trade Imbalances’ Role in Crisis, more »

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