The blight on society

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Jacobs believes that society can be divided into two basic groups: traders and guardians. Corruption results when the distinctions between the groups become unclear. Jacob discusses the ideas developed in her new book, 'Systems of Survival: A Dialogue on the Moral Foundations of Commerce and Politics.'

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Down but not out

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Many laid-off white-collar workers and middle managers are taking advantage of services offered by Operation Bootstrap, which was founded in 1981 to help victims of the early 1980's recession. For $5 a day, job seekers can attend workshops and use the organization's job-search resources.

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The polarized economy

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An economic gap is growing between workers and corporations in North America as wages stagnate and corporate profits soar. This gap could have long-term consequences for the social trust that is necessary for economic stability.

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