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Street Smart Economics

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Street Smart Economics is a periodic series written for Street Roots by professors emeriti in economics. 

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Robin Hahnel

Corporate-sponsored globalization is not free trade

COMMENTARY | While multinational corporations benefit, less skilled workers, less developed countries and other Americans are harmed
By
Robin Hahnel
June 23, 2017
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1940s union march

The attack on labor unions – and why they matter

COMMENTARY | Improving our quality of life will require rebuilding union strength
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
June 9, 2017
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Robin Hahnel

On taxes, corporations win, Oregonians lose – once again

COMMENTARY | Measure 97 would have prevented businesses from passing a tax increase on to consumers. Instead, we're left with a 'bipartisan' tax proposal that amounts to a gift to big corporations.
By
Robin Hahnel
May 15, 2017
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Housing and money illustration

Rent stabilization: It’s Portland’s time

COMMENTARY | 200 U.S. cities have successful programs that could serve as models for Portland
By
Mary King
April 20, 2017
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Social Security cards

Social Security works; don’t let Trump destroy it

COMMENTARY | There are many reasons to dismiss a declaration of crisis
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
April 17, 2017
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Robin Hahnel

Oregon must face facts and overhaul our tax system

COMMENTARY | By underfunding health care and education, Oregon is on a fast track to becoming Appalachia West
By
Robin Hahnel
March 28, 2017

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