Publications

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.

Colombians vote this Sunday in the first round of their 2026 presidential election, choosing a successor to leftist President Gustavo Petro. Frontrunner Senator Iván Cepeda faces right-wing rivals Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia in what is widely seen as a referendum on Colombia’s first-ever left-wing presidency. Read on for a full breakdown of the candidates, key issues, and election concerns — with live updates from CEPR observers on the ground.

April consumption data point to slowing consumer demand, declining fast-food spending, weaker tourism, and continued increases in drug spending despite Trump’s claims about lower pharmaceutical prices.

Sanctions and frozen funds hang in the balance as US-Iran peace talks continue, while Cuba runs out of fuel amid tightening sanctions and growing threats of military action.

The low employment rate for Black men cannot be explained by  a lack of hard skills or soft skills. Anti-Black discrimination is the most likely explanation for this disparity.

Mostly Economics Episode 36: Ed Zitron, CEO of national Media Relations and Public Relations company EZPR and leading AI skeptic, joins Dean Baker to break down why the AI investment boom looks more like a bubble than a revolution.

Citizens United ignores broader forms of political influence wielded through billionaire spending, media ownership, and social media control.

A new CEPR report finds that Colombia experienced major social gains under President Gustavo Petro — including sharp reductions in poverty and unemployment — driven by rising real wages, expanded social spending, and increased investment in historically neglected regions. The report also examines how restrictive monetary policy and fiscal constraints weighed on private investment and shaped the country’s broader economic trajectory.