Article • Data Bytes
Preview: What to Look for in the December CPI
December CPI Preview: While inflation is mostly under control issues such as rising auto insurance premiums and potential tariff impacts may pose future risks.
Publications
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
It Wasn’t Just Flawed Forecasts, Dishonesty Has Also Hurt Economists
Explore the flawed forecasts and dishonesty that played a role in fostering the upward redistribution of income over the last four decades.
Article • Data Bytes
Unemployment Edges Down in December, as Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs
Uncover the latest on job growth, unemployment, wage growth, and more in the December Jobs Report review.
Article • Mark Weisbrot’s Columns
A No-Brainer for Global Growth and US Jobs
With global growth slowing and many developing countries facing debt crises, the world needs another infusion of the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset. But while the benefits would be far-reaching and free of risk, the US Treasury has been standing in the way.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Trump Tariffs Mean Taxes at Temu
Learn more about proposed tariffs and how it can impact shopping sites like Temu.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Biden’s Economic Legacy
Article • Data Bytes
December 2024 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
The November employment report again gave us a confusing picture, with the establishment survey and household survey going in opposite directions. Gain insight into what this means for the December Jobs Report.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Revising NYT History on Democrats Losing the Working Class
What the NY Times misses in its examination of how Democrats lost the support of working-class voters.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Stock Market and Budget Projections: Do the Numbers Add Up?
Uncover the stock market projections for 2025. Explore the forecast for the S&P 500. Do the numbers add up?
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Best Bet for 2025: Stronger Trade Ties Between Europe and China
Discover the future of trade ties between China and Europe in 2025. Find out why improving relations is inevitable.
