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The Return of the Right in Latin America

There are a number of factors that led to the return of the Right in Latin America," Alex Main writes for Jacobin. But "In nearly every case, the US provided a helping hand to right-wing forces."

GDP Growth Slows to 2.1 Percent in Second Quarter Due to Investment Slump

The latest GDP report reveals that the profit share of corporate income is down. Dean Baker says this is good news. It shows that the “tight labor market is working the way it is supposed to."

Ecuador’s IMF Austerity Program Likely to Result in Economic Recession, Higher Unemployment

A new CEPR report examines Ecuador’s March 2019 agreement with the IMF and finds that Ecuador is likely to have lower GDP per capita, higher unemployment, and increased macroeconomic instability under the program.

Young Workers Opt for Standard Work Situation

The digital native generations are opting for standard work more than overall workforce, according to latest CEPR report. Only 1.0% of young workers are engaged in electronically mediated, or gig, work.

Op-eds & Columns

Who is to Blame for Argentina’s Economic Crisis?

Mark Weisbrot
The New York Times, August 19, 2019

China Did Not Trick the US — Trade Negotiators Served Corporate Interests

Dean Baker
Truthout, August 19, 2019

Progressive Policies May Hurt the Stock Market. That’s Not a Bad Thing.

Dean Baker
Truthout, August 12, 2019

The Return of the Right in Latin America

Alexander Main
Jacobin, August 2019

Publications

Letter from Eileen Appelbaum to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Stop Wall Street Looting Act

July 18, 2019, Eileen Appelbaum

"Headwinds to Growth": The IMF Program in Ecuador

July 2019, Mark Weisbrot and Andrés Arauz

Comment by Shawn Fremstad on Proposed Rulemaking: Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status

July 9, 2019, Shawn Fremstad

Comment by Shawn Fremstad to Office of Management and Budget on Directive No. 14 (Statistical Measurement of Poverty)

June 21, 2019, Shawn Fremstad

CEPR in the News

Global Recession Fears Could Impact US Economy, 2020 Election

WSYX-TV ABC6, August 15, 2019

The IMF’s Latest Victims

Project Syndicate, August 14, 2019

China and Russia Say the US Has Failed in Venezuela and Now It's Time to Give Up

Newsweek, August 08, 2019

Yes, America Is Rigged Against Workers

New York Times, August 03, 2019

Lowe’s Outsources Thousands of Jobs to Third Party Contractors

Marketplace, August 02, 2019

Blogs

CEPR Blog

Blog postings by CEPR staff and updates on the latest briefings and activities at the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

Beat the Press

Beat the Press is Dean Baker's commentary on economic reporting. Dean Baker is senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).

The Americas Blog

Social, political and economic analysis of the Western Hemisphere.

Blue Collar Jobs Tracker

CEPR’s Blue Collar Jobs Tracker lets you take a closer look at the path of job growth in four major blue-collar industries: manufacturing, mining, construction, and logging.

Haiti: Relief and Reconstruction Watch

Relief and Reconstruction Watch is a blog that tracks multinational aid efforts in Haiti with an eye towards ensuring they are oriented towards the needs of the Haitian people.