Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
Harry Enten Commits the Cardinal Sin: No One Gets Taller When the Short People Leave the Room
I almost always enjoy Harry Enten’s analyses on CNN. He is usually thoughtful and on target. But he took a big swing and a miss in a piece yesterday on the “fed up” consumer.
R.I.P. Robert McChesney: Fighter for Democratic Media
Remembering R.I.P. Robert McChesney, a significant voice on media’s role in democracy and progressive thought. He will be missed.
Five Alarm Fire on Signalgate
The main question to ask about the Trump administration’s Signalgate fiasco: What would Republicans be saying right now if this had happened while Joe Biden was president?
Negotiating with Trump on Taxes (Tariffs) is a Fool’s Game
Uncover the ramifications of Trump’s “Tax Day” plan. It could lead to one of the largest tax increases ever seen in the US.
Yes, the Media Lied About the Pre-Election Economy
New data on wage gains contradicts the prevailing media narratives about the Biden economy. Would better reporting have changed the outcome of the election?
Unmeasured Gains and Losses from Technology
Explore the connection between consumer technology and unmeasured gains in the Consumer Price Index.
How Quickly Would Elon Musk Have Been Fired If He Worked in the Private Sector?
In slightly over two months, Elon Musk and DOGE have committed more major blunders than a million bureaucrats would do in a lifetime.
Social Security is a Joke to Trump and His Team
Trump’s Commerce Secretary said that anyone who would complain about not receiving their Social Security benefit check is likely a fraudster. Shouldn’t this be a serious scandal?
Donald Trump Declares April 2 “Tax Day”
Understand the implications of tariffs being implemented on ” Tax Day”, April 2nd, including significant hikes on imports from various countries.
Patent Monopolies: The Biggest Tax No One Knows About
We should think of patent monopolies as taxes that cost households billions while benefiting pharmaceutical companies.
