Around The Dial – February 7, 2012
Economic policy reports, blog postings, and media stories of interest:
- The New York Review of Books runs down new volumes on inequality.
- Naked Capitalism cuts through some of the financial hype about Facebook.
- Paul Krugman notes that “things are not O.K.”
- The Huffington Post reports on cuts to unemployment insurance.
- The Washington Post looks at unemployment trends.
Investing In Skills
A new campaign from the National Skills Coalition explains the continued need for public investment in workforce training and employment services.
Is There A “Higher Education Bubble?”
(Via Policy Shop) An infographic series prepared by Education News traces key elements in the debate over whether a “higher education bubble” has formed in the United States.
Around The Dial – February 6, 2012
Economic policy reports, blog postings, and media stories of interest:
- Mark Schmitt points out how working poverty challenges political notions.
- The News & Observer reports on the impact of state government layoffs.
- Gary Burtless analyzes the latest employment report.
- Robert Reich reminds readers that a severe jobs deficit still exists.
- Martin Wolf call for an end to the “masochism in economic policymaking.”
Making Make Ends Meet On $290 Per Week?
A new infographic from the “I am a Tarheel Worker” campaign explains just how modest the average $290 weekly unemployment insurance payment in North Carolina is in the light of living costs.
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