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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Timely Economics Nobel – Creative Destruction and genAI
The recent Economics Nobel Prize focuses on economic and technological growth
Nov 7, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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