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The overall labor market story is somewhat positive; however, if wage growth continues to lag inflation, consumer demand will not be able to sustain growth going forward.

The latest JOLTS report’s jump in job openings is likely an anomaly, as declining hiring and worker turnover point to a softer labor market.

As the Trump administration intervenes more directly in hemispheric affairs, CEPR will be closely following developments throughout Latin America and the Caribbean — and here in Washington. To help keep track of it all, we will be posting regular updates on this page, pointing readers toward the most interesting and relevant news and analyses.

The Trump administration continues to find new ways to delete data and information that the public should know.

A new paper on flood risks highlights the dangers of privatization.

April construction data show factory building continuing to decline, marking a sharp reversal from the historic manufacturing investment boom fueled by Biden-era legislation.

In this month’s private equity newsletter: Graham Platner takes on the Red Sox, new numbers on the carried interest loophole, and much more!

The Trump proposal to open up workers’ retirement accounts to private equity investments  is a thinly disguised bailout for struggling Wall Street firms.

Healthcare costs could fall dramatically by funding research upfront and eliminating patent monopolies that drive up the price of drugs and medical equipment.

Trump’s military spending proposal would dramatically increase defense costs while far exceeding the price of many domestic programs that often receive greater scrutiny.