Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Reducing the US military budget would free up funds for programs that actually support people in this country, and would likely reduce the threat of future wars as well.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
A long-awaited Trump administration rule appears to give the private equity industry a valuable gift.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Trump’s plan to ‘seize’ Iran’s oil quickly runs into some reality-based problems.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Trump’s focus on military spending over health care highlights a costly shift away from programs Americans rely on.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Drug prices are driven by patent monopolies, making reform not just PBM regulation key to affordability.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Despite strong job growth, declining hours and wages point to a softer labor market ahead.
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Central bank sanctions have paralyzed Venezuela’s financial system, making economic recovery difficult even as some restrictions ease.
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The Trump administration’s mishandling of FEMA will make disaster recovery much more difficult.
Article • Data Bytes
The jobs report was surprisingly strong, though the drop in average hours and slower wage growth are grounds for concern. It is important to note that the mid-month reference period came before the impact of the Iran war was being felt.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Lower drug prices come from reforming patents and funding research, not tariffs or political dealmaking.
