Publications

In today’s episode of Mostly Economics, we speak to Doug Harris, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department at Tulane University, about the recently launched “State of the Nation” project — and why Trump’s war on data could undermine its existence in the future.

Darrick examines social stratification and political economy in order to move policy and practice in fundamentally new directions that promote economic inclusion, social equity, and civic engagement.

Why do millions of working Americans still lack health insurance? Dean Baker sits down with economist John Schmitt to break down the massive gaps in U.S. healthcare coverage and what it means for workers across the country.

Why do communities of color still face barriers to homeownership decades after civil rights legislation? In this eye-opening episode of Mostly Economics, host Dean Baker talks with Jacob Faber, Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Service at NYU’s Wagner School and co-founder of the Redlining Lab, about the deep roots of housing discrimination in America.

In this episode, host Dean Baker speaks with CEPR co-director Eileen Appelbaum to unpack the dark world of private equity. They explore how PE firms use debt-heavy buyouts, exploit tax loopholes like carried interest, and profit from management fees while acquired companies bear the financial burden. The discussion covers PE’s impact on retirement, inadequate regulatory oversight, and growing ethical dilemmas as private equity increasingly targets healthcare.

Dean Baker breaks down Medicare Advantage with experts Emma Curchin and Brandon Novick. They expose the marketing tricks, bureaucratic roadblocks, and hidden costs that trap beneficiaries. Essential viewing for anyone navigating Medicare or advocating for healthcare reform.

Dean Baker sits down with renowned economist Richard Freeman to explore the multifaceted role of unions in securing not only higher wages and better working conditions.

In this conversation, Dean Baker and Nick Bloom discuss the evolution and current state of remote work, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Dean Baker speaks with renowned economist Isabella Weber about her influential concept of “sellers’ inflation,” which examines how firms with market power drive price increases during supply bottlenecks.

In our latest episode, Dean Baker sits down with Nancy Altman, who has spent decades defending the critical Social Security program.