Debt-fueled rat race drives economic crisis

As the US Federal Reserve once again cut interest rates on Wednesday in the hopes of stanching the economic bleeding in the US, The Real News Network senior editor Paul Jay sat down with economist Leo Panitch to discuss the causes of--and solutions to--the current economic crisis. Panitch says that the increase in the standard of living since the Reagan era has largely been fueled by growing debt and longer working hours, and suggests that the solution is ... Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Interesting interview about the root causes of the economic crisis, which the featured guest attributes to 'growing debt and longer working hours'. While only one perspective is presented in this interview, the views expressed in this piece are generally thoughtful, fair and based on factual evidence, providing helpful context on this important issue.

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