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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Does the private sector want to create jobs in the U.S.?
Commentator Robert Reich says multinational companies based in the U.S. look out for their own interests, not American workers.
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Can good unemployment numbers be bad?
Commentator Robert Reich says they can be for President Obama.
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2012's defining political issue
Bye-bye 2011. So what will we be talking about in 2012? Here's a hint: The federal government.
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Why Europe matters
Polls show that Americans are not paying much attention to the debt crisis in Europe.
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Reich: Extend the payroll tax cut
The American economy is sagging. Job growth is at a standstill. So how do we kickstart the economy?
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Extend the payroll tax cut
The American economy is sagging. Job growth at a standstill. So what's the best way to kickstart the economy?
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Reich: If the 1% had less, would the 99% be better off?
Join us for a week long commentary series asking that question. We'll hear from economists, academics, and the public.
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Income disparity matters
Occupy Wall Street has spread across the United States. More than 550 communities have held protests. But what has it accomplished?
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Reich: Debating America's future
Labels are routine in conversations about politics. But do those labels limit our debates?
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Borrow and build
The recovery doesn't feel like one. So how do we create economic growth?
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