American financial markets have always experienced cycles of expansion and contraction. Since the advent of modern stock exchanges, daily stock averages have been used as an indicator of economic activity. At several points during the past century stock markets have crashed, experiencing a steep decline in value in a short […]
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Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are perfect examples of the adage "Great things come from small packages." These blueberries may seem very small but they contain a plethora of health benefits. If you are not fond of noshing on blueberries, the following list gives you the reason to start loving blueberries today: Blueberries help improve memory. […]
To Reconnect Wages to Rising Productivity, Protect Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
Long before the current financial crisis, America's workers were suffering through a wage drought that is now well into its fourth decade, with no end in sight. Yet labor productivity has risen sharply, by more than 80 percent, over the 35 years since the wage drought began. So while rising […]