Archive - Nominal News

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

May 2025

News: The US Credit Downgrade

On May 16, 2025, Moody’s downgraded the rating of US debt from AAA (Aaa) to AA+ (Aa1). What does this mean and what does economics have to tell us about…

May 25 •

Congestion Pricing – New York City

What does data and research tell us about congestion pricing?

May 13 •

April 2025

Modelling the Impact of Tariffs

Economic modelling suggests that the US tariffs can have quite significant adverse outcomes on both US output and wages.

Apr 30 •

Why Import Tariffs are Identical to Export Taxes

Proponents of import tariffs would quickly criticize the imposition of export taxes. But both these policies are basically identical.

Apr 13 •

March 2025

February 2025

Inflation – a Short Primer

How staggered pricing causes inflation, even without money.

Feb 18 •

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