economy – Page 120 – People's World

Naki’o: the amazing bionic puppy

June 27, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Naki'o made history as the first pet to have a complete set of bionic legs.

Third World Mississippi shows failure of conservative policies

June 24, 2011 By Ryan C. Ebersole

Mississippi, dominated by conservative politicians, has health care, income and economic disparities that embody the worst of the nation's ills.

Future still far from rosy as Greek leader gets his vote of confidence

June 24, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The only thing that is certain is that Greek workers will take a hit and there will be intensified class struggle in the months to come.

Mayors call for quick end to Afghan war

June 20, 2011 By Jim Baldridge

The U.S. Conference of Mayors approved a resolution June 20 calling for a quick end to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and transfer of the money to job-creating programs in our nation's cities.

White House looking to foreign companies to create U.S. jobs

June 20, 2011 By Joel Wendland-Liu

Foreign direct investment is an important part of the U.S. economy. Close to six million workers are employed by foreign-owned businesses worth some $3.1 trillion, the White House Council of Economic Advisers reported.