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Income growth and decline under recent U.S. presidents and the…
The condition of most American households, and of the country as a whole, is set largely by people's income –…Continue reading
The Economic Foundations of this Year’s Mid-Term Elections
The usual explanations for the Democrats' drubbing in this year's mid-term elections have focused mainly on the lopsided number of…Continue reading
The Biggest Risks to the U.S. Economy Now Come from…
As summer ends, and investors and policymakers look ahead, the American economy faces a range of downside risks. Most of…Continue reading
America Is No Longer a Top Destination for Immigrants
American exceptionalism has become a theme of our immigration debate. From both sides, we hear that America is a uniquely…Continue reading
The American Dream Is in Big Trouble
The American Dream is a precious and curious thing. According to the basic narrative, if you work hard, opportunities will…Continue reading
The Real Economics of the Fiscal Cliff
Thank goodness for the fiscal cliff. Without it, most of Washington would be home for the holidays, happy to put…Continue reading
The Real Economics of the Fiscal Cliff
Thank goodness for the fiscal cliff. Without it, most of Washington would be home for the holidays, happy to put…Continue reading
The Real Economics of the Fiscal Cliff
Thank goodness for the fiscal cliff. Without it, most of Washington would be home for the holidays, happy to put…Continue reading
The Real Economics of the Fiscal Cliff
Thank goodness for the fiscal cliff. Without it, most of Washington would be home for the holidays, happy to put…Continue reading
Some Thoughts on the Fiscal Cliff
The fiscal cliff is more of a cascade ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù or a game of dominoes. First, they have to make a…Continue reading