Tag "Social security"
South African Government Accused of Falsifying Unemployment Relief Denials
For six months, South Africans have been well aware of their government’s corruption and incompetence in delivering its $26 billion COVID-19 relief package. Now, many South Africans are being notified that their applications for assistance placed in May have been declined, stating “alternative income source identified.” Yet many citizens who have been receiving this reason are unemployed.
Why Democrats have the best economic vision for 2016
In this debate series, GRI asked whether the Democrats or Republicans have a less politically risk vision in the 2016 presidential election. Lawrence Katzenstein presents why the Democrats offer the
Asian demographic trends a threat to growth
A number of emerging Asian countries enter a demographic dividend phase, associated with high savings, investments and growth. However, aging in Asia is occurring at a faster rate than has happened
Four consequences of Obama’s immigration action
The rift between Republican and Democratic characterizations of President Obama’s executive order on undocumented immigrants could hardly be wider. The actions, which were carefully announced after the midterm elections but
Will Schultz’s proposed tax solutions benefit the US?
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor George P. Schultz offers some common sense solutions to economic problems that beset the U.S. While most of the ideas lean toward conservative ideals, there are few
Could Puerto Rico default?
Puerto Rico is about to follow in the footsteps of Detroit, with few options left but declaring bankruptcy. With U.S. retirement funds relying on Puerto Rican bonds in portfolios, the
