New NAFTA vs. Old NAFTA
Dean Baker’s thoughts on the new NAFTA agreement — which sounds a lot like the old NAFTA agreement.
The Financial Industry Preys Upon 401 (k) Fees
Dean Baker considers the failure of the 401 (k) to compensate for diminishing pensions.
Why Aren’t Democrats Talking About Ending Patent-Financed Drug Research?
Americans will spend more than $460B on prescription drugs in 2019. This could easily be reduced to $80B, so why don’t Democrats get with the program? Dean Baker writes.
The US Labor Market is Deteriorating for Black Men
While the unemployment rate falls across the nation, unemployment for Black men rises. Why? Dean Baker examines.
Putting Numbers into Context: A Winnable Battle Our Side Doesn’t Want to Fight
Putting numbers into context is easy and helps people understand what social programs actually cost. So why don’t reporters do it? Dean Baker writes.
Medicare for 64-Year-Olds is a Step Toward Medicare for All
Lowering the Medicare age to 64 offers two very good tests. Dean Baker writes.
End Bloated Salaries in the Nonprofit Sector
The public pays for nonprofit salaries. It’s time to stop. Dean Baker writes.
When Politicians Say “Free Trade,” They Mean Upward Redistribution
Touting free trade yet believing in monopolies is the mark of modern politicians. Dean Baker explains what free trade really means.
New York City Could Pave Way for Paid Leave
Workers in every other wealthy country can count on some amount of paid time off. Now New York City is trying to give Americans the same. Dean Baker writes.
