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4/23 James K. Galbraith, Instability of Inequality

April 23, 2012
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Noted economist and author James K. Galbraith on rise of inequality in America,  the financialization of our system, its inherent instabilityand the bloated scale of the financial sector.  Also, illegal shenanigans by WalMart in Mexico and tax exempt ALEC lobbies hard.  Your calls and IMs.

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