Here is a thread for general discussion of economics.
I've been learning a bit about economics lately as part of my immersion into politics (see
my caveat) so I thought I'd start a thread for the topic.
Some of the economists or economist adjacent people I've been reading/listening to the most are Richard D. Wolff, Yanis Varoufakis, Mark Fisher, David Graeber, and Leo Panitch. I think most or all of them would say they embrace a Marxist analysis of economics.
Anyway I will start with
How the Biden Administration Can Free Americans from Student Debt, by Astra Taylor.
The above is a compelling argument for the Biden admin to pursue radical debt relief
at least as substantial as one that he has hinted at (a means-tested cancellation of 10k minimum) but preferably a lot more.
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Biden will be taking office amid a daunting public-health and economic crisis; a loudening chorus of experts and elected officials believe that a more ambitious approach to debt relief is needed to stem the suffering.
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