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Introducing Myself; Plus A Concerning Publication at The US Census Bureau
A quick introduction after nearly four years of Nominal News and how a recent report on the US Census website got economists concerned.
Sep 1
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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August 2026
Special Edition – US Treasury Increases Bond Buybacks
What does the intervention into bond markets mean?
Aug 26
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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Interpreting Election Polls
Why focusing on polling margins leads us astray and how we should interpret elections polls.
Aug 24
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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How Unemployment Benefits Boost Growth
It might sound counter-intuitive, but the presence of unemployment benefits encourages taking more risks with your next job.
Aug 18
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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Why Economists Don't Actually Make Predictions
Don’t ask economists to predict the future. Ask them what the impact will be. It sounds similar, but it isn't.
Aug 11
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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July 2026
Special Edition: A Bizarre Press Conference After the FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady
On July 29, 2026, a split FOMC meeting decided to hold interest rates steady. However, Warsh's press conference after was both confusing and concerning.
Jul 29
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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Should We (Ever) Tax Trade? A Theoretical Guide
Are there instances in which tariffs can improve welfare?
Jul 28
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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Nominal News Update – Going Full Time
A big announcement – I will be writing Nominal News full time.
Jul 22
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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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
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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Evidence of 'Greedflation'?
Recent development and research suggest ‘greedflation’ may come in different forms.
Jul 14
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Pawel Langer (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
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Pawel Langer (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
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Pawel Langer (Nominal News)
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