This week: West coast wildfires, Trump’s on-tape comments on COVID-19, and the latest on stimulus talks.
Tag Archives: economics
Do We Deserve These Riches?
Economic inequality persists in the United States despite having more wealth than any other country in history. Do we even deserve this wealth when we aren’t using it for the common good?
Points made about raising the minimum wage, explained
Let’s take a look at some of the most prevalent points made about raising the minimum wage.
Some deets on the minimum wage
You might be familiar with the status of and debate surrounding the federal minimum wage. Here’s a quick refresher in case you’re foggy on the specifics. Part one of two.
Recidivism as a Policy Issue
Recidivism, the “revolving door” of re-incarceration, is a policy issue in addition to being a moral dilemma. It effects not only individuals and families, but communities at large and their local economies.