Economy - Dangerous Intersection

College isn’t cheap

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:January 8, 2013
Post category:Economy Education
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College is really expensive, and more and more people are questioning the payoff.

Costco v Wal-Mart

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:November 25, 2012
Post category:Labor and Working Conditions
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You don't need to treat your workers badly to succeed as a retailer. See this article in the NYT comparing Costco to Wal-Mart.

Annie Leonard: Stay home on Black Friday

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:November 14, 2012
Post category:Consumerism Quality of Life Simple living Sustainable Living Whimsy
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Annie Leonard ("The Story of Stuff") urges us to stay home on Black Friday, offering us some stunning images in this one-minute video: What else is there to do? Fifty years ago, people would have thought you were an idiot to even ask this question. Although I have NEVER shopped on Black Friday, I signed Annie Leonard's Pledge.

Itemize many hidden costs, not just the effect of Obamacare on omelets

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:November 14, 2012
Post category:Economy ignorance snake oil Warmongering
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John Metz, owner of many Denny's restaurants has decided to "add a 5 percent surcharge to customers' bills to offset what he said are the increased costs of Obamacare, along with reducing his employees' hours." More . . .

Robert Reich makes the case for raising taxes on the rich

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:November 13, 2012
Post category:Economy income disparity
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Robert Reich makes the case for raising taxes on the rich:

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