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Economic Development for Transformative Structural Change: Lack of Alternatives Is Not the Problem (pt 1/4)

Historically all major thinkers about the economy were development economists as they saw the economy going through transformative structural changes and that is what they studied, says co-editor of The…

August 10, 2017
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Andrew Bacevich: Trump's Handling of N. Korea, His First National Security Crisis, is Very Troubling

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On Tuesday, President Trump shocked the world by hinting the U.S. could carry out a nuclear strike on North Korea. Hours after he spoke, North Korea threatened to strike the…

August 10, 2017
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Why Is U.S. Threatening War with North Korea Instead of Pushing for Negotiations?

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The war of words between the U.S. and North Korea continues to intensify, with North Korea threatening to strike the U.S. territory of Guam, while Defense Secretary General Mattis warned…

August 10, 2017
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Will Voter Anger About High Drug Prices Overcome Big Pharma?

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Skyrocketing drug prices are forcing millions of Americans to make tough choices. Will they spend their money on groceries or prescription drugs?

August 10, 2017
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U.S. Ramps Up Border Militarism as Trump Appoints DHS Head General John Kelly to Chief of Staff

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday embraced a proposal to slash the number of immigrants allowed into the U.S. by half, in what would be the biggest overhaul of immigration law…

August 4, 2017
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Bannon and Blackwater Want to Outsource Afghan War

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With the Afghan war in a violent stalemate, President Trump and his top advisers have considered proposals to outsource the anti-Taliban fight to private mercenaries.

August 3, 2017
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