By Rachel Goldfarb, originally published on Next New Deal
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Your Call: The U.S.-Africa Summit and Corporate Taxes (KALW)
Roosevelt Institute Fellow Mike Konczal discusses President Obama's interview with The Economist, and explains the administration's relationship with big business. His segment begins at 34:00.
Libertarian Fantasies (NYT)
Paul Krugman says that the libertarian vision of society bears little resemblance to reality, and references Mike Konczal's recent piece on libertarians and basic guaranteed income as an example.
Paul Ryan's Magical Poverty Tour (AJAM)
Susan Greenbaum points to an existing welfare block grant – the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program – as proof that Ryan's plan would not serve enough of the eligible families.
Franchise Association Sues Over Seattle’s $15 Wage (MSNBC)
The law requires large businesses, including franchisees, to raise wages faster than smaller ones. Franchisees claims this discriminates against their business model, reports Ned Resnikoff.
Decline in 'Slack' Helps Fed Gauge Recovery (WSJ)
Pedro da Costa explains how the gap between economic resources we have and those that we use, particularly in the labor market, is influencing Federal Reserve decisions about interest rates.
Fed's Fischer Calls U.S. and Global Recoveries Disappointing (Reuters)
Howard Schneider reports on Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley Fischer's concerns regarding how central banks must respond to the possibility of permanently slowed growth post-recession.
‘Eat Your Vegetables’ Is Easier for Low-Income Mothers Who Get Help (Pacific Standard)
A new study shows financial incentives at farmers' markets do work to increase vegetable consumption, writes Avital Andrews, which makes a strong case for government nutrition incentives.