Nominal News

Special Edition: Responding to Stephen Miran’s Tariff Op-Ed

Former Chair of the Council to Economic Advisers to President Trump explains why he thinks tariffs are good policy.

Jul 17 • Nominal News

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Evidence of 'Greedflation'?

Recent development and research suggest ‘greedflation’ may come in different forms.

Jul 14 • Nominal News

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How The World Cup Builds Nations

Football may seem like just entertainment, but it helps build national identities.

Jul 1 • Nominal News

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June 2026

Jerome Powell – A Look-Back at a Great Federal Reserve Chair

It's important to give credit where it's due – Jerome Powell steered US monetary policy very well.

Jun 22 • Nominal News

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Special Edition: Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting Update

On June 17, 2026, the FOMC met for the first time with Kevin Warsh as Chairman.

Jun 17 • Nominal News

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May 2026

How ‘AI’ Could Lead to a Rise in Research Slop

GenAI may make statistical abuse much easier to implement.

May 18 • Nominal News

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One Year Since “Liberation Day” Tariffs – the Economists Were (Unfortunately) Right

Latest research shows that tariffs are very inefficient tax.

May 9 • Nominal News

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April 2026

How Spousal Preferences Impact Career Outcomes of Men and Women

Spousal preferences impact women's career choices, desired work hours and salary negotiations.

Apr 14 • Nominal News

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The Mortal Consequences of Free Trade – How NAFTA Shortened Lives

Trade liberalization is usually seen as a positive, but recent research suggests that it may have increased mortality.

Apr 3 • Nominal News

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March 2026

Why Expanding Roads Fails to Reduce Traffic Congestion

Increasing lanes sounds like it should reduce traffic congestion – research shows it doesn't.

Mar 22 • Nominal News

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Why Good Economic Policies Can Fail – The Need for Incentives and Reminders

A study on HIV medication adherence exemplifies how incentives and reminders can boost effectiveness of assistance programs and policies.

Mar 18 • Nominal News

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The Rise in Startup Fraud

Venture capital-backed firms have become more friendly to founders, but this, in turn, is leading to increased fraud.

Mar 10 • Nominal News

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