AI Won’t Necessarily Lead to Mass Unemployment: The Case of the Financial Industry
AI may create new, often wasteful industries that generate jobs rather than causing mass unemployment.
Citizens United, Buckley v. Valejo, and Media Ownership: Turning Money into Power
Billionaires maintain political power not just through campaign spending, but through growing control of media and social media platforms.
April 2026 CPI Preview: What to Expect
Rising gas prices, accelerating rents, and higher medical and transportation costs are expected to keep inflation elevated in April.
Trump Accounts Are a Sick Joke, Not a Threat to Social Security
Trump accounts are unlikely to replace Social Security, offering limited benefits while Republicans simultaneously cut programs many families rely on.
Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Steady at 4.3%
April job growth remained solid, but slowing wages and weak worker confidence raise concerns about the economy’s direction.
The Trump Corruption Tax on the Oil Industry
Perceived insider trading tied to Trump’s oil-related announcements could distort futures markets and increase costs across the oil industry.
Mostly Economics – Episode 33
Dean speaks with Milo Vassallo, Executive Director of the Media and Democracy Project, about combating news deserts and the power of citizen journalism.
Trump’s “Big” Drug Savings Do Not Measure Up
Trump’s drug pricing proposal would modestly reduce costs while keeping US drug prices among the highest in the world.
BUYOUTS: Private Equity Reshaping the Economy – May 2026
The May 2026 Buyouts newsletter examines how policy shifts, market risks, and growing political pressure are exposing vulnerabilities in the private equity industry.
April 2026 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
The unemployment rate should remain stable, but is not clear that workers are able to secure wage gains — a concerning development in a time of rising inflation.
