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High Skilled Immigration – the H-1B Visa
The US imposed a $100,000 fee on high-skilled immigrant petitions – a very costly decision for the US
Oct 10
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September 2025
Are People Really Less Conscientious?
A Financial Times article claims people have become less conscientious, but a closer look paints a more complicated picture.
Sep 21
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A Reader’s Guide to Economic Headlines
With the media posting sensational economic stats daily, filtering out the noise becomes crucial.
Sep 2
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August 2025
GDP Will Reflect “AI”, But How Focused Should We Be On It?
Podcaster Dwarkesh Patel believes the value AI will not be accurately reflected in GDP – he’s both right and wrong
Aug 19
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More than a Safety Net – Value Created by Unemployment Benefits
Welfare programs, like unemployment insurance, are rarely mentioned as policies that are positive-sum.
Aug 10
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News: Republican Administration Fires Head of BLS After ‘Bad’ Jobs Report
President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) immediately after the recent jobs report publication.
Aug 4
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July 2025
The Federal Reserve is Right
Jerome Powell has come under significant criticism. Under closer inspection, the Federal Reserve's decisions are fully driven by economics.
Jul 26
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Work Requirements - An Ineffective Policy
Work requirements are often touted as a remedy to prevent the misuse of benefits. Instead, they only end up harming those who are most in need.
Jul 14
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Clearing Up the Free-Bus Debate
The provision of a government service, such as buses, and how to fund it, are fundamentally two different questions.
Jul 6
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June 2025
GenAI – Will Workers Disappear?
Public predictions about the impact of genAI on workers and the economy are dramatic – but are they right?
Jun 30
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Yes – Tariffs Have Increased Prices and Inflation in the US
The price increases from tariffs can be seen in both economy-wide data and retail data.
Jun 16
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Can Large Tech Companies Be 'Bad' for the Economy but Good for Workers?
Dominant tech firms can stifle innovation, but this may actually benefit their employees.
Jun 9
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