Richard Wolff on the Failure of Capitalism

March 14, 2012

Richard Wolff (@proffwolff), distinguished Economics Professor Emeritus from the University of MA Amherst, is here to talk about the cataclysmic economic meltdown of American and world economies.  His upcoming book is, Occupy the Economy: Challenging Capitalism.   Click thru for links and updates.  Use this post as today’s thread. Check out Professor Wolff’s movie, Capitalism Hits the Fan.

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On today's Best of 2025, Sam and Emma speak with Kellie Carter Jackson, associate professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College, to discuss her recent book We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance.   The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this ...