
Robert Reich is chancellor's professor of public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. He has written 13 books, including "The Work of Nations," "Locked in the Cabinet," "Supercapitalism," and his most recent book, "Aftershock. "
Features By Robert Reich
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'Chained CPI' hurts seniors
Obama's proposal to recalculate the rate of inflation hurts seniors who spend more on health care than the rest of us.
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Housing recovery: Good for would-be homeowners?
Commentator Robert Reich says the housing recovery is mostly benefiting investors, not home buyers.
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Infrastructure should have its own budget
Spending on infrastructure and education can help fuel future growth.
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Robert Reich: Why we should break up the banks
Commentator Robert Reich offers his suggestion for this year's biggest bipartisan economic initiative: Breaking up Wall Street's biggest banks.
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Spirit of the (cyber)season
Does the embrace of online shopping lessen the meaning of the holiday season?
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'Cliff' fix should include triggers
Commentator Robert Reich says we should hold tax increases and spending cuts until economy improves.
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Is technology to blame for chronic unemployment?
Commentator Robert Reich says a steady march of technology leaves increasingly obsolete jobs in its wake.
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Who's got the right plan to boost growth?
Commentator Robert Reich says neither Democrats nor Republicans have a workable idea.
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Mandatory, extended vacation is good for the economy
Congress is off on vacation until Labor Day. Robert Reich says a mandatory three weeks off would be good for all of us -- and the economy, too.
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Can big fraud settlements curb corporate misdeeds?
Commentator Robert Reich says top officials need to feel the heat in order to change corporate behavior.












