Debts, promises and the erosion of democracy | 423 comments (422 topical, 1 editorial, 0 hidden)

Has ever a cleaner of toilets signed their labour contract freely, or only because they need the money badly?

by Katrin on Tue Feb 21st, 2012 at 06:15:47 AM EST
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However, even if they need the money badly they may be able to reject a particularly bad or inconvenient offer and not lose benefits.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Feb 21st, 2012 at 06:31:24 AM EST
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Re: Demonization (none / 0)

Completely agree with that. I was just pointing at the relativity of the "free will".

by Katrin on Tue Feb 21st, 2012 at 06:37:46 AM EST
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Re: Demonization (none / 0)

The point is that the Spanish patrons want to leave none.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Feb 21st, 2012 at 06:41:36 AM EST
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Debts, promises and the erosion of democracy | 423 comments (422 topical, 1 editorial, 0 hidden)

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