A near 30-minute interview of Bernard Levin speaking with Austrian Economist Friedrich Hayek regarding justice, liberty and the misconceptions of economics. It’s a very interesting interview and just as compelling as Hayek’s interviews with William F. Buckley. Enjoy!
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Report finds 37% of college graduates in jobs that only need high school diploma
Economic Collapse News has reported on the dangers and costs associated with post-secondary education. There have been reports that more than 5,000 PhDs are working as janitors, while some students are turning to stripping or sugar daddies. A new report by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity shows that people who are trying to […]
New York City soda ban will hurt minority-owned businesses: report
CNN published a report Friday that notes New York City’s ban on sodas more than 16 ounces will hurt minority-owned small businesses. The article cited the NAACP and the Hispanic Federation, which are supporting the American Beverage Association’s lawsuit against the city. In their jointly-filed amicus brief, the groups argued that minority-owned small businesses will […]
Timothy Geithner: ‘I’ve never had a real job’
Exiting United States Treasury Timothy Geithner spoke with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria a couple of years ago. He admitted that he has never had a real job. Since he is leaving office shortly, it is an interesting clip that should be revived and passed around. Nevertheless, since he has never had a real job in the […]
Union membership in U.S. on the decline
According to an annual report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), union membership in 2012 declined to 11.3 percent of wage and salary workers. This figure is down from 11.8 percent in 2011. The total number of unionized wage and salary workers stood at 14.4 million – half in the public sector […]