Economics & Finance
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Trump’s Plans for the Fed Would Revive 1970s-Style Inflation
Trump’s Plans for the Fed Would Revive 1970s-Style Inflation
Maurice Obstfeld thinks the presumptive GOP nominee’s policies reflect an outdated understanding of the economy. -
Why China Provides Evidence for Optimists and Pessimists Alike
Why China Provides Evidence for Optimists and Pessimists Alike
Zhang Jun explains why rigorous, evidence-based assessments of the economy's performance can diverge sharply. -
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Argentina’s Inflation Paradoxes
Argentina’s Inflation Paradoxes
Andrés Velasco asks whether President Javier Milei's administration can sustain its initial economic-policy successes. -
The Psychologist Who Convinced Economists that to Err Is Human
The Psychologist Who Convinced Economists that to Err Is Human
Antara Haldar reflects on the pioneering work and legacy of one of the world’s most influential social scientists. -
The Lasting Legacy of Abenomics
The Lasting Legacy of Abenomics
Koichi Hamada highlights two important aspects of the late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō’s policy agenda. -
Why Non-Compete Clauses Should Be Banned
Why Non-Compete Clauses Should Be Banned
Eric Posner explains why the arguments in favor of legally binding employees to firms ultimately fall flat. -
What Fiscally Sound Industrial Policy Can Do
What Fiscally Sound Industrial Policy Can Do
Keun Lee highlights three tools that can support domestic-market growth and development without breaking the bank. -
Why Voters Are Unhappy About the Biden Economy
Why Voters Are Unhappy About the Biden Economy
Michael J. Boskin explains why Americans do not share the White House’s rosy assessment of its economic track record.