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1 month ago | 
innerself.com | Alex Jordan |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
What did Trump announce about new tariffs and letters to trade partners? Why are American consumers seeing higher prices again? How many trade deals have actually been completed? What are the true economic effects of Trump’s tariff strategy? Who pays the price—corporations or everyday Americans?
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel using this link. What essential services are at risk as federal funding disappears? Can states raise taxes without triggering mass wealth migration? Why will regressive taxes hit lower-income residents hardest? Which states will fare better under this new reality? Could we see a "race to the bottom" in state taxation?
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Mar 17, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
Why Trump’s economic plan is based on nostalgia, not reality. How tariffs and tax cuts won’t fix America’s economy. The real economic crisis: climate change and infrastructure decay. A WWII-style mobilization is the only path forward. Why climate investment will benefit everyone—even the wealthy. by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.comDonald Trump’s economic plan isn’t just outdated—it’s dangerous.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Alex Jordan |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
How American policies affect Canadian consumersThe power of consumer boycotts as political statementsKey U.S. industries that dominate the Canadian marketChallenges and alternatives to an American boycottDoes economic resistance actually work? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comCanada’s economy is deeply intertwined with that of the United States. From retail giants like Walmart and Amazon to fast-food chains and entertainment conglomerates, American companies dominate Canadian markets.
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Mar 8, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Alex Jordan |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
What are the economic costs of switching to and from daylight savings time? How does DST affect productivity and workplace efficiency? What are the health risks associated with the time change? Does DST actually save energy as originally intended? What would happen if we abolished daylight savings time altogether? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comDaylight savings time was initially introduced as an energy-saving measure during World War I and later adopted more broadly in the mid-20th century.
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Feb 20, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
How federal funding props up red states—and why they need it. What happens when the GOP guts federal transfers? Why cities are already struggling—and states are next. Will blue states keep subsidizing red-state failures? What does economic secession look like? by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.comHere’s something that might shock the average Fox News viewer: red states are the biggest welfare queens in America.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
Why the deficit isn’t the real problem—it’s a political weapon How Trump and DOGE use deficit fear to justify tax cuts for billionaires The truth about government spending and why we can afford more than we think Why trickle-down economics failed and what billionaires do with their money How a Progressive Consumption Tax fixes the economy without punishing workers by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com For decades, politicians, economists, and media pundits have drilled the same warning into the...
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Alex Jordan |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
How will new U.S. tariffs affect consumer prices and industries? Which products will see the biggest price increases? How will tariffs disrupt supply chains and the economy? What retaliation might come from China, Canada, and Mexico? Will this policy help or hurt American workers and businesses? How Tariffs Will Reshape Trade and Everyday Costsby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comWhat happens when trade wars escalate?
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
What makes neoclassical economics outdated and harmful? How does Post-Keynesian economics reflect the real-world economy? What is Modern Monetary Theory, and why does it challenge debt myths? Which countries use effective economic strategies, and which don’t? How can modern economics address inequality, climate change, and public investment?
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Thomas Piketty |Mark Tercek |Jonathan Adams
Scenes like this soup line from the 1930s Great Depression highlight the devastating impact of economic mismanagement and misguided austerity. Understanding modern money creation and the role of federal deficits could prevent such widespread hardship, ensuring governments prioritize the well-being of all citizens over fear-driven policiesIn This Article:What are federal deficits, and why are they misunderstood? Why do outdated ideas about money still dominate public opinion?
