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).
Full Employment: One Last Time for the Road
Discover the power of a full employment economy in providing benefits to workers and marginalized groups. Learn how Biden’s economic performance showcases the positive outcomes of running an economy with low unemployment rates.
Trump Crazy: Spending 5.0 Percent of GDP on the Military
Donald Trump wants NATO countries to dramatically increase military spending. Does the math make any sense at all?
Imagine a News Media That Saw Its Role as Informing Its Audience
Why Doesn’t the Media Try to Inform Their Audience? Progressives have their backs against the wall. Is there a way forward?
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.
Trump Tariffs Mean Taxes at Temu
Learn more about proposed tariffs and how it can impact shopping sites like Temu.
Biden’s Economic Legacy
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.
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?
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.
The New York Times Doesn’t Know About the Affordable Care Act
Explore the New York Times’ take on the difficulties restaurant workers face in accessing health care insurance, without mentioning the Affordable Care Act.
