James S. Henry
James S. Henry is an economist, lawyer and investigative journalist, and former chief economist at McKinsey & Co. His is an Edward R. Murrow Fellow at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and INSPIRE Fellow at its Institute for Global Leadership.
EconomyFebruary 24, 2009
Too Big Not to Fail?
If it really is time for accountability, we should start by holding banks and financial institutions responsible for their actions and not allow them to rob us again with TARP II.
EconomyFebruary 3, 2009
The Pseudo Stimulus
There is much less to Obama's stimulus plan than meets the eye. What's he going to do about it?
EconomyOctober 30, 2008
Invest in Innovation
The US economy rewarded the finance industry at the expense of our most creative problem-solvers. We need an innovation revival to grow our way back to health.
James S. Henry and Jim Manzi
BankingSeptember 23, 2008
Socialism for Bankers, Savage Capitalism for Everyone Else?
The bailout jeopardizes the entire progressive agenda, undermines democracy, doesn't compensate us for our money and doesn't solve the problem. Otherwise, it's great!
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BankingJuly 24, 2008
Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green
Don't just bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: require them to start building environmentally responsible homes.
James S. Henry and Brent Blackwelder
Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers
For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?