New in our #PeopleSideEconomics series: Heather McGhee reminds us that to tell an impactful story about the economy, we have to talk about power. We must place blame where it’s due, and name how collective action benefits us all.

Read here: https://convergencemag.com/articles/people-side-economics-explaining-the-rules-of-the-economy-game/

People-Side Economics: Explaining the Rules of the Economy Game

Heather McGhee reminds us that to tell an impactful story about the economy, we have to talk about power. We must place blame where it's due, and name how collective action benefits us all.

Convergence

How can we fight inflation?

Raises and strong union contracts would be a good start says Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute.

Read more: https://convergencemag.com/articles/people-side-economics-fighting-inflation-as-if-workers-lives-matter/

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People-Side Economics: Fighting Inflation As If Workers’ Lives Matter

Working people need raises and strong union contracts to help offset the hardships that come with inflation, EPI’s Heidi Shierholz says.

Convergence