Policy

More than a Safety Net – Value Created by Unemployment Benefits

Welfare programs, like unemployment insurance, are rarely mentioned as policies that are positive-sum.

Aug 10 •

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 •

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 •

Coffee and Innovation

To improve entrepreneurship and innovation…we need more coffee shops? Seems so.

Nov 17, 2024 •

Electoral Issue #5: Tariffs, Tariffs…

Tariffs are considered to be a bad economic policy. Are there any scenarios where tariffs make sense?

Nov 4, 2024 •

Electoral Issue #4: Minimum Wages

Minimum wage laws have been criticized on theoretical grounds that they reduce employment. But research suggests otherwise.

Oct 31, 2024 •

Electoral Issue #3: Immigration

Improving authorized migration may be better at reducing unauthorized immigration than additional border enforcement.

Oct 27, 2024 •

Electoral Issue #1: Investing in the Future – Child Tax Credit

Supporting investment in children is a key election issue in the US. Economic research shows us what its impacts will be.

Sep 7, 2024 •

Unions, Strike Action and the Economy

Union activity does not only influence unionized workers – it meaningfully impacts other workers too.

Nov 15, 2023 •

Industrial Policy – An Unspoken Issue

The US and other countries have turned their attention towards industrial policy. However, there's a potential long-run danger for workers that is…

Sep 1, 2023 •

Community Civilian Interventions

Many countries have issues with policing. In the US, there have been numerous high profile conflicts with police. Community interventions have been…

Jun 13, 2023 •

Work Requirements

Part of the negotiations over the debt ceiling focused on including work requirements as part of the certain welfare programs. Do work requirements…

May 30, 2023 •

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