Nominal News

Trump's Childhood Savings Accounts – A Flawed Policy

Why these new savings accounts for children are neither likely to help low-income families nor materially increase savings.

Mar 2 • Nominal News

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February 2026

Economic Friday – Interpreting Tariff, GDP and Inflation News

Friday, February 20, was a big economic news day, with the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs along with data releases on GDP and inflation.

Feb 23 • Nominal News

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Something is rotten in the state of … Economics

A recent podcast with Jon Stewart ignited a debate about economics

Feb 17 • Nominal News

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Do Layoffs Work – Assessing the Wider Impact

Research show that layoffs aren't necessarily good for firms, while workers see significant downsides.

Feb 8 • Nominal News

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The New Federal Reserve Chair and His Conflicting Ideals

My concerns around the nomination and they’re probably not what you think.

Feb 1 • Nominal News

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January 2026

Is The US Supreme Court Biased Towards the Rich?

A new paper shows that recent judge appointments and resulting decisions side with wealthier parties more than before.

Jan 25 • Nominal News

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Should Reward Credit Cards Be Banned?

While credit card issuers collect higher fees, rewards are paid for by everyone

Jan 17 • Nominal News

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December 2025

Nominal News – 2025 Recap

Happy New Year!

Dec 30, 2025 • Nominal News

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Gifts in the Workplace

Unlike many headlines suggesting gifts are inefficient, gifts from employers increase workers' productivity.

Dec 25, 2025 • Nominal News

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Locked In: How Homeownership Limits Mobility

High house-wealth can unintentionally trap people in an area going through a downturn.

Dec 17, 2025 • Nominal News

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The Costly Rise of Sports Betting

The meteoric rise in sports betting in the US comes at a cost – people are poorer.

Dec 10, 2025 • Nominal News

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Alternatives to Police - Do They Work?

Non-police solutions are often proposed to improve neighborhood security and welfare. But do they work?

Dec 1, 2025 • Nominal News

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