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).
Trump Derails Manufacturing Boom on Day One
Analyze the consequences of Trump’s policies as he derails the manufacturing boom that emerged post-pandemic recovery efforts.
China’s Economy and Silliness on Deflation
Understand the dynamics of China’s economy and the silliness on deflation. Discover the longstanding issues in economic narratives.
Trump is Bringing the World Together and It’s a Beautiful Thing
Trump is bringing the world together in a surprising way. Understand the new dynamics of global trade and alliances forming.
Donald Trump’s Handout to the Pharmaceutical Industry
Learn how Donald Trump’s Handout to the Pharmaceutical Industry influences pricing strategies and economic inequality.
Donald Trump Wants His Backers to Have Lousy Jobs
Donald Trump’s actions suggest that he wants his backers to have lousy jobs, impacting many without college degrees.
Trump Wants Greenland Because It’s Big: Full Stop
Discover the real reasons Trump wants Greenland. Analyze security and mineral wealth debates in this article.
Trump’s Tariff Idiocy Is Costing the U.S. and World Bigly
Find out why Trump’s tariff idiocy is detrimental to the U.S. and global trade dynamics. Get a reality check on his policies.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Insists Trump’s Team Are All Idiots
Lutnick insisted that Trump’s decision to impose a 10 percent tariff on goods imported from the Heard and McDonald islands, two uninhabited islands near Antarctica, was not a mistake.
The Trump Plan: Unchecked Power to Total Jerks
Despite his slim popular vote victory, the Trump administration is claiming powers in both domestic and foreign affairs that vastly exceed those of prior presidents.
Five Facts About Trade You Don’t Read in the Newspaper
Find out five critical facts about trade you do not read in the newspaper, including the real impact on jobs and deficits.
