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March 5, 2015

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

November 19, 2014

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

September 4, 2013

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

May 15, 2013

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

February 19, 2013

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

December 13, 2012

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

December 13, 2012

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

December 13, 2012

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

December 13, 2012

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

November 29, 2012

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