Several countries aren't pleased with the Fed's $600 billion plan, including China. Marketplace commentator finds some irony in the Asian giant's complaint.
An election has come and gone, which means… thinking about the next election. Marketplace Commentator Robert Reich has a few tips for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.
The ruling that allows companies and unions to keep their political donations was supposed to be good for business, but it may cause more trouble than you think, says commentator Robert Reich.
Commentator David Frum thinks the U.S. can learn some lessons on the decisions the German government and central bank made during the years after East and West Germany reunified.
There are two types of U.S. companies: Those that depend on the American economy, and those that profit from overseas operations. Commentator Robert Reich compares how the two can change Washington politics.
Commentator Robert Reich believes that President Obama's proposed tax cuts come from the false belief that a key to economic growth is lowering the cost of capital.
FRUM: Don’t raise taxes for the rich
Commentator David Frum doesn't think taxing the rich is going to get the economy out of a rut.
REICH: Tax cuts for the rest of us
Commentator Robert Reich says keep the Bush tax cuts — not for the top 1 percent, but for the other 99 percent of Americans.
FRUM: Should China really be complaining?
Several countries aren't pleased with the Fed's $600 billion plan, including China. Marketplace commentator finds some irony in the Asian giant's complaint.
REICH: FDR 1936, Obama 2012
An election has come and gone, which means… thinking about the next election. Marketplace Commentator Robert Reich has a few tips for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.
The downsides to secret donations
The ruling that allows companies and unions to keep their political donations was supposed to be good for business, but it may cause more trouble than you think, says commentator Robert Reich.
Frum: Remove caps on how much parties can donate to candidates
Commentator David Frum has an idea on how to reduce the influence of donors on political candidates, so they can focus more on the issues.
Lowering wages won’t lead to recovery
Marketplace commentator Robert Reich argues that lowering wages to create more jobs isn't a good solution to closing the unemployment hole.
Frum: More focus on the economy, not the deficit
Commentator David Frum thinks the U.S. can learn some lessons on the decisions the German government and central bank made during the years after East and West Germany reunified.
How U.S businesses flocking abroad could affect Washington politics
There are two types of U.S. companies: Those that depend on the American economy, and those that profit from overseas operations. Commentator Robert Reich compares how the two can change Washington politics.
Reich: Corporate tax cuts not the answer
Commentator Robert Reich believes that President Obama's proposed tax cuts come from the false belief that a key to economic growth is lowering the cost of capital.