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jonthebru

(1,034 posts)
Sun Jan 20, 2013, 02:53 PM Jan 2013

If you can read, read this Op-ed by Joseph E. Stiglitz

Nobel Prize winner, he is.

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/19/inequality-is-holding-back-the-recovery/

A large population of young people are left out of a strong economic future. Ironically, the corporatists say we shouldn't leave our debt to our kids. But they refuse to support ways to stimulate the economy and job situation that gives young people the start they need to further themselves and their culture.
The corporatists are wrong.

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If you can read, read this Op-ed by Joseph E. Stiglitz (Original Post) jonthebru Jan 2013 OP
thank you -- this is a must read. nt grasswire Jan 2013 #1
Seems as if the career/job market Control-Z Jan 2013 #2
Good header to drive people away from reading t whistler162 Jan 2013 #3

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
2. Seems as if the career/job market
Sun Jan 20, 2013, 03:03 PM
Jan 2013

is only good if you're in your thirties or forties. In your twenties, you're too young. Over fifty, you're too old. It's pretty messed up for a whole lot of people, not to mention, a bit scary.

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