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Inflation
February 14, 2022
Timothy Noah
A Wage-Price Spiral? Unfortunately, the “Wage” Part of That Equation Isn’t Cooperating
Some economists deny that “wage-price spirals” exist. They do. But we’re not in one. And in a way, that’s a shame.
January 28, 2022
Timothy Noah
You Can Be a War Hawk or an Inflation Hawk, but You Can’t Be Both
Republicans who condemn the inflationary impact of Biden’s proposals won’t acknowledge the much more inflationary impact of confronting Russia over Ukraine.
January 11, 2022
Timothy Noah
Biden Should Fight Corporate Concentration, but Not Because of Inflation
Monopoly power didn’t cause inflation. Pretending it did undermines the fight to revive antitrust.
December 1, 2021
Timothy Noah
Don’t Let the GOP Fool You—Republicans Love Inflation
Oh, sure, they pretend to hate it. But inflation is a useful weapon against Democrats, and rich people and the business lobby benefit from it.
November 25, 2021
Timothy Noah
Biden Is Worried About Gas Prices? He Should Bust OPEC.
It’s always been an illegal international cartel under U.S. law. Now would be a pretty good time to break it up.
November 22, 2021
Faiz Shakir
The Real Inflation Problem Is Corporate Profiteering
Don’t be hoodwinked. It isn’t Joe Biden who’s making record profits and gouging U.S. consumers. That would be corporate America.
November 11, 2021
Alex Shephard
Why Are Democrats So Afraid to Brag About the Economy?
Even with very real concerns about inflation and the global supply chain, the economy is in good shape. Democrats shouldn’t be afraid to say so.
November 11, 2021
Timothy Noah
No, Senator Manchin, Build Back Better Won’t Create Runaway Inflation
Covid created this inflation spike. Ending Covid will curb it.
July 15, 2021
Timothy Noah
Why Democrats Should Fear Inflation
We can debate its economic harm, but its political damage to progressive governance is indisputable.
July 9, 2021
Bruce Bartlett
The Day That Richard Nixon Changed U.S. Economic Policy Forever
Fifty years ago, in response to rising inflation, he rejected several long-standing practices. His Keynesian turn holds lessons for today’s economy.
April 7, 2021
Bruce Bartlett
Remembering the Father of Supply-Side Economics
Robert Mundell’s theories spawned decades of economic debate and still matter to the big ideas of today.
March 15, 2021
Bruce Bartlett
Republicans Greet Covid Stimulus With Another Round of Inflation Fearmongering
Their cry-wolf act is well practiced but lacks credibility.
December 1, 2020
Robert Hockett
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Aaron James
Why Joe Biden Can Stop Worrying and Start Spending Like Crazy
The country is in desperate need of a massive economic recovery program. The incoming administration shouldn’t hold back.
November 20, 2014
Danny Vinik
Inflation Paranoia Will Never Die, No Matter What the Evidence Says
October 15, 2014
Danny Vinik
Markets Panicked On Wednesday. Here's Why the U.S. Economy Is OK.
October 9, 2014
Danny Vinik
The Federal Reserve Is the Only Institution Fighting for American Workers
August 22, 2014
Danny Vinik
What Happens in Jackson Hole Matters for American Workers
America's top economists meet for a three day conference
July 30, 2014
Danny Vinik
Economic Growth Was Strong in the Second Quarter. But the Fed Shouldn't Overreact
July 28, 2014
Danny Vinik
Inflation Hawks Have Been Wrong for Years. Should We Listen to Them Now?
July 15, 2014
Danny Vinik
CNBC's Rick Santelli Was Embarrassed on Live TV for Being Wrong About the Economy. But He's Hardly Alone.
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