Economic Policy Uncertainty Up | Econbrowser
We should all be relieved that there’s been a 90 day pause in the tariffs on Chinese imports, but since they’re on tap...
How a Small Share of Firms Drive Economic Growth
My guess is that everyone would be happier if economic growth was evenly distributed, so that everyone’s income rose in lockstep. Instead, growth...
Momentum in “Core” GDP | Econbrowser
According to GDPNow of 4/8. However, GDP and final sales are both on a lower trajectory.
Figure 1: GDP (bold black), GDPNow est of...
“Changes in International Economics: Do We Need to Alter Our Approach?”
I’ll be discussing this topic on Wednesday at the University of Wisconsin’s Union South (5:30), under the auspices of the Madison Committee on...
They Took Our Jobs: The Sequel
In my previous post, I took on the common claim that America is losing manufacturing jobs.
Not only are jobs growing, but job growth...
What’s a New Drug Worth?
In a a juxtaposition of events that redefines the meaning of “coincidence,” President Trump announced a new policy for prescription drug pricing this...
