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Turkey’s economy has defied expectations, balancing high inflation, deep external debt, and volatile interest rate policies. Decades of dependence on foreign capital and imports have left it vulnerable, with persistent economic fragilities and limited policy options.
Industrial agriculture may appear efficient, but history shows it to be unreliable and unsustainable. A truly sustainable socialist vision must move beyond this model to ensure food security for the working class.
Northeastern Illinois University held a discussion panel on the question of US statehood or independence for Puerto Rico. Professor Ian Seda’s remarks begin around minute 51. A transcript can be found via the YouTube link.
A strong labor market benefits Black workers, who are often employed in cyclical industries like freight delivery. It also reduces hiring discrimination, as employers prioritize need over bias during periods of growth.
Bidenomics signals a shift from neoliberalism, embracing industrial policy and direct public investment in the green economy. The question remains whether this approach can drive lasting growth or if deeper structural changes are needed for true economic transformation.
Professor Dhondt speaks with the Institute For New Economic Thinking on the history of crime and incarceration in the United States.
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