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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 •

Revisiting Economic Data – 'Vibecession’

Economic data shows the economy is doing well, but people think otherwise. Maybe we’re looking at the wrong data points.

Nov 27, 2024 •

News: The FTC Bans Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned non-competes, which will have significant positive economic impacts.

May 5, 2024 •

Monopolies and Antitrust Enforcement

With the FTC suing Amazon for anti-competitive practices, there appears to be a renewed focus on antitrust enforcement. What does economic research…

Nov 21, 2023

News: The US Credit Downgrade

On August 2nd, Fitch downgraded the rating of US debt from AAA to AA+. What does this mean and what does economics have to tell us about it.

Aug 11, 2023 •

There's been a lot of chatter about recession lately. Why is there so much focus on it, when the economy is actually growing.

May 21, 2023 •

To Compete or Non-Compete

The Biden administration’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing the ban of non-competes. How economists (somewhat) made this happen.

Apr 30, 2023 •

ChatGPT and AI - Predictions on Labor and the Macroeconomy

One of our readers asked us to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may impact the economy. What does research suggest will happen?

Apr 4, 2023 •

Silicon Valley Bank - A Quick Demise

Silicon Valley Bank went into receivership on Friday morning. As it was the 16th largest bank in the US, what actually happened and what does it mean…

Mar 13, 2023 •

High Profile Layoffs

Recently we heard a lot about high profile layoffs – how does this impact the economy, individuals and firms?

Feb 14, 2023 •

Government Debt - Should we worry about it?

Sovereign debt is in the news again, as the US negotiates raising its debt ceiling. Is sovereign debt something we should worry about?

Jan 24, 2023 •

Causes of Current Inflation

Recent conversations in the US and the World have focused on the very high inflation rates in many economies. What were the causes of this inflation…

Dec 19, 2022 •

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